Henry VI, part I
Shakespeare, William, 1564-16162015
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This is the first of Shakespeare's four plays about the Wars of the Roses, dramatizing the rivalry between power-hungry noble houses, divided by grievances inherited from the past. After the death of Henry V, the French revolt and threaten to reclaim their country from English rule. Guided by his Lord Protector, the young King Henry VI journeys to Paris to reaffirm his rule over France. But while the British battle Joan of Arc abroad, discontent is also breeding at home between the two ancient Houses of York and Lancaster.
Main title:
Henry VI, part I / by William Shakespeare ; edited with a commentary by Norman Sanders and with an introduction by Jane Kingsley-Smith ; and with the play in performance by Rebecca Brown.
Author:
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616Sanders, Norman (Norman J.), editorKingsley-Smith, Jane, author of introductionBrown, Rebecca, contributor
Imprint:
London : Penguin Books, ©2015.©2005
Collation:
lxxxv, 214 pages ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780141396606 (paperback)
Dewey class:
822.33
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
368890
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 822.33 HEN | Available |