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In order from Henry VI Part 2 to King John
Henry VI Part 2
The Taming of the Shrew
The Comedy of Errors
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
A Midsummer Night's Dream
chapter • 318 Pages
Henry VI Part 2
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Henry VI Part 2

Written by William Shakespeare
18 - 99
Reading age
318
Page count
Jan 1, 1591
Publication date
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Summary

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.

Folger Shakespeare Library Series

12 books
chapter • 318 Pages
Henry VI Part 2
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chapter • 291 Pages
The Taming of the Shrew
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chapter • 272 Pages
The Comedy of Errors
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chapter • 304 Pages
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
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chapter • 298 Pages
A Midsummer Night's Dream
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board • 247 Pages
The Merchant of Venice
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chapter • 368 Pages
As You Like It
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chapter • 350 Pages
Othello
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chapter • 282 Pages
All's Well That Ends Well
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chapter • 292 Pages
The Winter's Tale
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chapter • 352 Pages
King John
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YearTitlePages
1591Henry VI Part 2318
1593The Taming of the Shrew291
1594The Comedy of Errors272
1594The Two Gentlemen of Verona304
1595A Midsummer Night's Dream298
1596The Merchant of Venice247
1599As You Like It368
1603Othello350
1604All's Well That Ends Well282
1623The Winter's Tale292
1961King John352
Richard III382

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