Description
William Shakespeare’s Henry VIII is a compelling history play that recreates a crucial moment in the Tudor dynasty and the events marking the beginning of the English Reformation. Conspiracies and intrigue are rife at the court of Henry VIII as the Duke of Buckingham is executed for treason after being tricked by his enemy, Cardinal Wolsey. When the King falls in love with Anne Boleyn and decides to divorce his wife, Katherine of Aragon, he causes an irrevocable rift with the Catholic Church. After the King’s secret marriage to Anne, courtiers fall in and out of favour and deaths abound, with far-reaching consequences. This edition includes introductions to Shakespeare’s life, Elizabethan theatre and the play, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay on performance options on stage and screen, and a commentary.
Information
Language: English
Publication date: December 3, 2015
Manufacturer: The Book Service Ltd (Penguin)
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, Classic literature in english
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 206
ISBN/EAN: 9780141396620