King Henry VI, Part II: A History Play of Power, Rebellion, and Political Conflict - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

 
9781627555708: King Henry VI, Part II: A History Play of Power, Rebellion, and Political Conflict
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1627555706 ISBN 13: 9781627555708
Verlag: Wilder Publications, 2014

Inhaltsangabe

A central work within Shakespeare's sequence of English history plays, King Henry VI, Part II examines political instability, factional conflict, and the pressures of governance during a period of civil unrest. The play continues the narrative of Henry VI's reign, focusing on the divisions within the English nobility and the gradual breakdown of political order. Rivalries among leading figures, including the Duke of York and the King's supporters, shape the course of events, while questions of authority and legitimacy remain unresolved. The action reflects a shifting balance of power, where influence is contested through both formal position and personal ambition. Alongside court politics, the play introduces elements of popular unrest, most notably in the uprising led by Jack Cade. This expansion beyond the royal court provides a broader view of the social tensions underlying the period, linking political conflict with wider dissatisfaction. The result is a work that combines historical narrative with a sustained examination of disorder, leadership, and the fragility of established structures.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright and poet whose works form a central part of the English literary canon. His plays encompass tragedy, comedy, and history, and have been performed continuously for more than four centuries.The Henry VI plays are among his earliest history works, forming part of a sequence that traces the political developments leading to the Wars of the Roses. King Henry VI, Part II occupies a central position within this group, presenting a detailed account of factional conflict and the erosion of royal authority.

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Verlag
Wilder Publications
Erscheinungsdatum
2014
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1627555706
ISBN 13 
9781627555708
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
116
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