Publisher's Synopsis
Shakespeare's History of King Henry the Eighth is a historical play written by William Shakespeare that was first performed in 1613. The play is based on the life of King Henry VIII of England and his tumultuous reign, including his marriages to Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Jane Seymour, as well as his break with the Roman Catholic Church and the establishment of the Church of England. The play explores themes of power, politics, religion, and the role of women in society. It features a large cast of characters, including the king himself, his advisors, his wives, and various members of the court. This edition of the play was published in 1899 and includes an introduction by Samuel Thurber, as well as notes and commentary on the text. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespearean literature and history, as well as anyone interested in the life and times of King Henry VIII.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
