Shakespeare's Henry VIII: A Study

By Albert Stratford George Canning

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Henry VIII: A Study by Albert S. G. Canning is a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's play Henry VIII. The book provides a detailed examination of the historical context, themes, characters, and language used in the play, as well as its critical reception over time. Canning explores the political and social climate of the Tudor era, and how Shakespeare's portrayal of Henry VIII reflects the playwright's own views on power, religion, and the monarchy. The book also delves into the controversy surrounding the play's authorship, and the debate over whether Shakespeare wrote it alone or in collaboration with John Fletcher. Overall, Shakespeare's Henry VIII: A Study offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of Shakespeare's lesser-known plays, shedding light on its significance and relevance both in its own time and today.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare Studied in Eight Plays, by Albert S. G. Canning. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910127.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162905336
• ISBN13: 9781162905334
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"