King Henry VI, Part 3: Play Guide and Free Edition

King Henry VI, Part 3 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).

Catalogue synopsis

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"King Henry VI, Part 3" by William Shakespeare is a history play believed to have been written in 1591. The play depicts England descending into chaos during the Wars of the Roses, as the Houses of York and Lancaster battle for the throne. Families fracture, moral codes collapse, and revenge fuels brutality. King Henry VI struggles to maintain control while his nobles wage war, shifting allegiances and committing horrific acts. Featuring one of Shakespeare's longest soliloquies and most battle scenes, this play explores the devastating human cost of civil war and political ambition.

Book and edition facts

• Title: King Henry VI, Part 3
• Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama
• Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
• Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama
• Historical drama

Gutenberg collections

• Category: British Literature
• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: History - British
• Category: Plays/Films/Dramas

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