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Henry VI Part 2 (Paperback)
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Henry VI Part 2 (Paperback)
Series: Folger Shakespeare Library
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List price R338
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Discovery Miles 2 990
You Save R39 (12%)
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The authoritative edition of Henry VI, Part 2 from The Folger
Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series
for students and general readers. Henry VI, Part 2 presents a kind
of story that was popular before Shakespeare began writing, tracing
the fall of powerful individuals to their untimely deaths. The
first to go is the Duke of Gloucester, Lord Protector of England
and the most powerful man in the kingdom, who is murdered after his
wife goes into exile. Next to meet an unfortunate end is the Duke
of Suffolk, the queen's lover, who rules England through her. After
Suffolk conspires with the cardinal of Winchester to kill
Gloucester, he is banished and assassinated. The cardinal dies
raving of his own guilt. Ultimately, the king's weakness lies
behind these events. Preferring spiritual contemplation, he has
left others to contend for power. Now his liberty is at risk as
Jack Cade, and then the Duke of York, rise against him. The play
leaves us in suspense about Henry's fate by ending with the start
of the Wars of the Roses--a conflict setting the white rose of the
Duke of York against the red rose of King Henry, of the House of
Lancaster. This edition includes: -Freshly edited text based on the
best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes
conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play's famous lines
and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language -An
essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern
perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare
Library's vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to
further reading Essay by Nina Levine The Folger Shakespeare Library
in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of
Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars
from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the
public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of
performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
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