The Life of Henry VIII: The Life of Henry VIII: Shakespeare's Regal BiographyThe Life of Henry VIII by William Shakespeare: Although Shakespeare never wrote a play specifically about Henry VIII, this book is a collection of all of the references to the Tudor monarch scattered throughout his works. The book offers insights into how Shakespeare viewed Henry VIII and his reign, and how he incorporated the historical figure into his plays. Key Aspects of the book "The Life of Henry VIII": William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. The Life of Henry VIII is not a standalone work, but rather an anthology of Shakespeare's references to the Tudor monarch. |
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... fears were, that the interview betwixt England and France might, through their amity, Breed him some prejudice; for from this league Peep'd harms that menac'd him. He privily Deals with our Cardinal; and, as I trow,— Which I do well ...
... fear our motion will be mock'd or carp'd at, We should take root here where we sit, or sit State-statues only. KING. Things done well, And with a care, exempt themselves from fear; Things done without example, in their issue Are to be fear ...
... fear the French would prove perfidious, To the King's danger. Presently the Duke Said, 'twas the fear, indeed; and that he doubted 'Twould prove the verity of certain words Spoke by a holy monk, "that oft," says he, "Hath sent to me ...
... fear not; By all the laws of war you're privileg'd. [Re-enter Servant.] CHAMBERLAIN. How now! what is't? SERVANT. A noble troop of strangers, For so they seem. They've left their barge and landed, And hither make, as great ambassadors ...
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