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Henri VI (3/3)
by Shakespeare, William
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Creators: William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and François Guizot (1787-1874) [Translator] "Henri VI (3/3)" by William Shakespeare is a history play believed to have been written in 1591. Set during England's Wars of the Roses, it depicts a nation descended into chaos and barbarism as families fracture and moral codes collapse in the pursuit of revenge and power. The play follows the brutal conflict between the Houses of York and Lancaster, featuring betrayals, shifting allegiances, and devastating battles that tear the kingdom apart. With Shakespeare's longest soliloquy and more battle scenes than any of his other works, this dark chronicle captures civil war's horror. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 575