Henry VI Part 2 (Folger Shakespeare Library)

Henry VI Part 2 (Folger Shakespeare Library)

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 a bad end is the Duke of Suffolk, the queenâ€™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 kingâ€™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 Henryâ€™s fate by ending with the start of the Wars of the Rosesâ€”a conflict setting the white rose of the Duke of York against the red rose of King Henry, of the House of Lancaster.

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, 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 playâ€™s famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeareâ€™s language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Libraryâ€™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 worldâ€™s largest collection of Shakespeareâ€™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.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2008-09-30
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780671722678

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
ReleaseDate	2008-09-30
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780671722678

Henry VI Part 2 (Folger Shakespeare Library)

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