Henry VIII Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1537487000 ISBN-13: 9781537487007 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare |
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" L (0.67 lbs) 124 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 140095 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
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Publisher Description: Cardinal Wolsey, a close advisor to Henry VIII's father, Henry VII, has framed the Duke of Buckingham for treason, who is executed. The Queen, Katherine, hates Wolsey and he is also hated by the people because of the plot against Buckingham and the harsh, unfair taxes he is imposing in the King's name. The King goes to a party hosted by Wolsely and falls in love with Anne Bullen, a lady-in-waiting to the Queen. Henry, married to Katherine for twenty years, decides that the marriage is not legal because she is the widow of his brother, and it is therefore incest. He asks Wolsey for his advice. Because of that Wolsey becomes even more hated, both by Katherine and the people so he can't agree to Henry's solution of a divorce, but he agrees to put it the Pope, who will send someone to investigate and make a ruling. Katherine regards the marriage as sacred but she has to submit to the proceedings. |
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