king henry viii

Provides new editions of two classic histories with an unabridged script, a synopsis of the action, background notes, an explanation of unfamiliar words, and classroom-tested activities for groups and individuals.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "King Hery VIII" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.