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Henry VIII: The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eighth, A Tragedy

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Desperate for a son and heir, King Henry VIII risks both his realm and his immortal soul when he divorces Katherine of Aragon in favour of Anne Bullen.

The last of Shakespeares histories, Henry VIII remains famous for more than just its subject mattera mishap during the performance of the play resulted in the original Globe theatre burning to the ground.Known as The Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known.

Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeares works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature.

Shakespeares innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech.HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms.

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HarperCollins
1443443360 / 9781443443364
eBook (EPUB)
16/12/2014
English
155 pages
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