Koning Hendrik de Zesde by William Shakespeare
"Koning Hendrik de Zesde" by William Shakespeare is a historical drama written during the late 16th century. The play centers around the tumultuous reign of King Henry VI of England, touching upon themes of power, family loyalty, and the chaos of war during the period of the Wars of the Roses. With a cast of characters that includes figures such as Henry VI, the Duke of Gloucester, and the iconic Joan of
Arc, it delves into the struggles between the houses of York and Lancaster. At the start of the play, the characters mourn the death of Henry V, with prominent nobles gathered around his coffin in Westminster Abbey. The atmosphere is somber, reflecting their concerns about the state of England and the threats posed by France. As tensions rise, a messenger brings alarming news of lost territories to the French, suggesting deepening divisions among the English lords. This early scene sets the stage for the ensuing power struggles marked by alliances, betrayals, and conflicts that will unfold throughout the play as England grapples with internal strife and external threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Burgersdijk, L. A. J. (Leendert Alexander Johannes), 1828-1900 |
| Uniform Title | King Henry VI. Dutch |
| Title | Koning Hendrik de Zesde |
| Alternate Title | Koning Hendrik VI |
| Original Publication | Leiden: A.W. Sijthoff, 1898. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VI_(play) |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75268 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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