Henry VI Part 2
Henry VI Part 2
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Henry VI Part 2

Written by William Shakespeare
Part of the Folger Shakespeare Library Book Series
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18 - 99
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318
Page count
~1222L
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Sep 30, 2008
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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 queen’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 king’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 Henry’s fate by ending with the start of the Wars of the Roses–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 play’s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’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 world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780671722678
    Publication Date
    September 30, 2008
    Publisher
    Simon & Schuster
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1591
    Page Count
    318
    Audience
    Adult
    Reading Age
    18 - 99+ years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2009291040
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    181602332
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~1222L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z+
    ATOS® Book Level
    9.19
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    6
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    53863
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    UG

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