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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... holy fox, Or wolf, or both,—for he is equal ravenous As he is subtle, and as prone to mischief As able to perform't; his mind and place Infecting one another, yea, reciprocally— Only to show his pomp as well in France As.
... holy monk, "that oft," says he, "Hath sent to me, wishing me to permit John de la Car, my chaplain, a choice hour To hear from him a matter of some moment; Whom after under the confession's seal He solemnly had sworn, that what he spoke ...
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