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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... present. Those that can pity, here May, if they think it well, let fall a tear; The subject will deserve it. Such as give Their money out of hope they may believe, May here find truth too. Those that come to see Only a show or two, and ...
... present, saw them salute on horseback; Beheld them, when they lighted, how they clung In their embracement, as they grew together; Which had they, what four thron'd ones could have weigh'd Such a compounded one? BUCKINGHAM All the whole ...
... present them; him in eye, Still him in praise; and, being present both, 'Twas said they saw but one; and no discerner Durst wag his tongue in censure. When these suns— For so they phrase 'em—by their heralds challeng'd The noble spirits ...
... present. 'Tis his Highness' pleasure You shall to the Tower. BUCKINGHAM. It will help nothing To plead mine innocence; for that dye is on me Which makes my whit'st part black. The will of Heaven Be done in this and all things! I obey. O ...
... present trial. If he may Find mercy in the law, 'tis his; if none, Let him not seek 't of us. By day and night, He's traitor to th' height. [Exeunt.] ❑ SCENE—III. An ante-chamber in the palace. [Enter the Lord Chamberlain.