"The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]" by William Shakespeare is a journey into the tumultuous world of English royalty, spotlighting the dramatic historical plays of the late 1500s and early 1600s. This collection features "The First Part of King Henry VI," "The Second Part of King Henry VI," and "King Richard III," which all look closely at desires for control, the effects of wanting more, and the battles between the Lancaster and York families during the Wars of the Roses. The story begins with the funeral of King Henry V, portraying a broken English aristocracy struggling with his passing and the danger coming from France, while it brings in central characters like the Duke of Gloucester, a key player in the power grabs to come. The dialogues show the growing strain between groups heading toward conflicts, and the opening scenes stress the chaos and desires of the era, putting readers right into Shakespeare's detailed political drama.
The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]
By William Shakespeare
Amidst royal funerals and rising tensions, discover a world of power struggles, English dynasties, and the ambition that fuels kings and queens in these historical dramas.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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