Project Gutenberg 1999-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 158 Shakespeare, William 1564 1616 Shakspeare, William Shakspere, William King Henry VIII There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1541 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_(play) "King Henry VIII" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the early 17th century. The drama explores the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII of England, focusing on key events, such as his marriage to Queen Katharine, the political machinations of his court, and his pursuit of an heir, which ultimately leads to his division with the Catholic Church. The primary characters include King Henry VIII, Queen Katharine, Cardinal Wolsey, and Anne Bullen, whose fates intertwine in a narrative rich with themes of loyalty, ambition, power, and tragedy. The opening of this play sets the stage for the serious and weighty matters that will unfold throughout the narrative. It begins with an intriguing prologue that hints at the somber themes and noble aspirations of the characters involved. We are introduced to various members of the court, especially Duke of Buckingham and Cardinal Wolsey, who navigate the complexities of political ambitions and rivalries. As the scene progresses, tension builds around the Duke of Buckingham's arrest and trial for treason, reflecting the ruthless nature of court politics. Additionally, Queen Katharine expresses her anguish over her troubled marriage, foreshadowing the struggles ahead. Overall, the beginning establishes a dramatic atmosphere filled with intrigue and the looming specter of betrayal among the cast of historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.0 (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 241997 2025-09-01T10:59:08.904021 text/html 241853 2025-01-07T18:31:23.678382 text/html 152508 2025-09-01T10:59:16.392002 application/epub+zip 153951 2025-09-01T10:59:11.896045 application/epub+zip 148775 2025-09-01T10:59:10.488016 application/epub+zip 295723 2025-09-01T10:59:19.046479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269500 2025-09-01T10:59:15.487035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261593 2022-08-01T10:36:23.474256 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191975 2025-09-01T10:59:08.553057 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172226 2019-05-23T14:46:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66626 2019-05-23T14:46:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18619 2025-09-01T10:59:19.242465 application/rdf+xml 13476 2025-09-01T10:59:10.991019 image/jpeg 3436 2025-09-01T10:59:10.745001 image/jpeg 149056 2025-09-01T10:59:08.921023 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia