Henry VIII
The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies Each edition 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 famous lines...
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The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies Each edition 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 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 Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books Essay by Barbara A. Mowat The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., 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 www.folger.edu.
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Format: mass market paperback
ISBN:
9780743273305 (0743273303)
Publish date: February 6th 2007
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Historical Fiction,
Classic Literature,
Plays,
Drama,
Theatre,
Poetry,
English Literature
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Another one of Shakespeare plays that I listened to,through Librivox.I begin to suspect that, although I rather enjoy the comedies, I do not like the historical plays. I listened to this play till the end, but I couldn't say what the story was. I know it was about queen Katherine who gives birth to...
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