The famous history of the life of King Henry the Eight
The last play Shakespeare wrote spins a web of intrigue and betrayal by telling the intrigues during the first part of Henry's reign, his divorce from Katharine of Aragon, and marriage to Anne Bullen, who gives birth to ..
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The first part of Henry the Sixt [sic]
The first of a trilogy, recreating Henry's early days as King. In the war with France, England is being driven off French soil. True to the popular view at the time, the French heroine Joan of Arc is characterized as a "..
The first part of King Henry the Fourth with the life and death of Henry surnamed Hotspur
After the murder of Richard II, Henry assumes the throne, and is immediately confronted with rebellion by Owen Glendower, Douglas of Scotland, Northumberland and his son Hotspur. The plays also follows the boisterous Fal..
The life & death of King John
Shakespeare’s play about the weak and despicable King John, who tries to fend off the royal claims of Arthur, Duke of Brittany, who is supported by the King of France. In spite of the support of Faulconbridge, John ali..
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The life of Henry the Fift [sic]
In the third play portraying England's most admired national hero, Young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of Engl..
The merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most famous comedies. It has become most celebrated for its captivating villain, Shylock. Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities. The comp..
The merry wives of Windsor
Queen Elizabeth herself is said to have requested the return of Falstaff to the Bard's stage...supposedly she wanted to see him in love. What Shakespeare gave Her Majesty instead was Falstaff's attempt to recoup his fort..
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The second part of Henry the Sixt [sic]
A drama of the civil war between The House of York and The House of Lancaster. Henry marries Lady Margaret of Anjou, but she despises him for his meekness and takes Suffolk as a lover. She also hates the Yorks (White Ros..
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The second part of King Henry the Fourth containing his death and the coronation of King Henry the Fift [sic]
A panorama of Medieval English life. The passage of time brings the older generations closer to the grave, and the young closer to leadership. The play ends with the death of Henry IV, banishment of Falstaff and the coro..
The tempest
Television adaption of Shakespeare’s play that uses a framework of conspiracy to weave fancy and realism into a plot that speaks to audiences today. On an enchanted island, an exiled Duke and two young lovers encounter..