Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 1997-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 156 Shakespeare, William 1564 1616 Shakspeare, William Shakspere, William King Henry the Eighth King Henry VIII Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_(play) The First Folio, 1623 "King Henry the Eighth" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the early 17th century, which explores the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII of England. The main characters include King Henry himself, his first wife Catherine of Aragon, and the ambitious Cardinal Wolsey. The play delves into personal and political conflicts through themes of love, power, and betrayal, depicting the significant events and relationships that shaped the king's rule. The beginning of the play sets a serious tone with an invitation for the audience to engage deeply with the unfolding drama, signaling a departure from comedic fare. It introduces the characters of the Duke of Norfolk and the Duke of Buckingham, who engage in a conversation about court intrigues and the power dynamics of the time. We see early hints of Cardinal Wolsey's ambition and grasp for power, as well as the brewing tensions surrounding the king's marriage to Catherine and the implications it has on state affairs. This opening portion establishes a foundation of intrigue and moral complexity around King Henry's court, foreshadowing the dramatic events that are to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama Henry, VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Drama Historical drama Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Drama PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature Category: History - British 207204 2025-07-01T08:25:38.179097 text/html 207025 2025-01-07T15:55:27.239194 text/html 140430 2025-07-01T08:25:44.177059 application/epub+zip 142724 2025-07-01T08:25:39.897084 application/epub+zip 142724 2025-07-01T08:25:38.813073 application/epub+zip 282991 2025-07-01T08:25:46.689027 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261269 2025-07-01T08:25:43.488066 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235942 2022-08-01T08:09:39.524762 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164141 2025-07-01T08:25:37.863097 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 163946 2023-11-03T16:25:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17319 2025-07-01T08:25:46.918032 application/rdf+xml 12868 2025-07-01T08:25:39.300081 image/jpeg 3307 2025-07-01T08:25:39.054080 image/jpeg 139364 2025-07-01T08:25:38.197101 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia