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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... -chamber Porter, and his Man Page to Gardiner A Crier QUEEN KATHERINE, wife to King Henry, afterwards divorced ANNE BULLEN, her Maid of Honour, afterwards Queen An old Lady, friend to Anne Bullen PATIENCE, woman to DRAMATIS PERSONAE ...
The Life of Henry VIII: Shakespeare's Regal Biography William Shakespeare. An old Lady, friend to Anne Bullen PATIENCE, woman to Queen Katherine Spirits Several Lords and Ladies in the Dumb Shows; Women attending upon the Queen; Scribes ...
... would love yourself, and in that love Not unconsidered leave your honour, nor The dignity of your office, is the point Of my petition. KING. Lady mine, proceed. QUEEN KATHERINE. I am solicited, not by a few, And SCENE—II. ...
... lady, Hath into monstrous habits put the graces That once were his, and is become as black As if besmear'd in hell. Sit by us; you shall hear— This was his gentleman in trust—of him Things to strike honour sad. Bid him recount The fore ...
... ladies Will have of these trim vanities! LOVELL. Ay, marry, There will be woe indeed, lords; the sly whoresons Have got a speeding trick to lay down ladies. A French song and a fiddle has no fellow. SANDYS. The devil fiddle 'em! I am ...