Shakespeare's History Of King Henry The Eighth (1899)

Shakespeare's History of King Henry the Eighth is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1613, depicting the life and reign of King Henry VIII of England. The play is set in the early 16th century and follows the political and personal struggles of the king, including his divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, and his subsequent marriage to Anne Boleyn.The play opens with the arrival of Cardinal Wolsey, the king's chief advisor, who is attempting to secure a papal dispensation for the king's divorce. However, the plot thickens when the king falls in love with Anne Boleyn and decides to break away from the Catholic Church to marry her.The play also features the downfall of Cardinal Wolsey, who is accused of treason and stripped of his power by the king. The final act of the play depicts the birth of Elizabeth I, the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and the king's reconciliation with his estranged daughter, Princess Mary.Shakespeare's History of King Henry the Eighth is a complex and nuanced play that explores themes of power, politics, religion, and family dynamics. It is considered one of Shakespeare's later works and is known for its rich language and intricate character development. This edition of the play was published in 1899 and includes critical notes and commentary by various scholars.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.