Henry VI, Part 1
About this book
King Henry V has suddenly died, and the kingdom is in chaos. In England, noblemen are fighting amongst themselves. Loyalties are divided into two factions: the White Roses (York) and the Red Roses (Lancaster). The Duke of Gloucester, Henry VI’s Protector, is accused by Cardinal Beaufort of seizing the throne for himself. Meanwhile in France, the Dauphin Charles has been crowned the new king. English-held land once conquered by Henry V is quickly being recaptured by French forces. In one of these battles, the English hero Talbot is imprisoned. A French woman named Joan la Pucelle—also known as Joan of Arc—has been having visions that reveal to her how to defeat the English Army. The only thing that unifies the two countries is their pessimism towards the new English monarch. It is now Henry VI’s turn to rule over England, or die trying. This Standard Ebooks production is based on William George Clark and William Aldis Wright’s 1887 Victoria edition, which is taken from the Globe edition.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 10157 readers · 134 pages · ≈ 2 h 29 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Henry VI, Part 1?
About ≈ 2 h 29 m — 134 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Henry VI, Part 1?
134 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Henry VI, Part 1?
It sits on the Drama shelves.
Is Henry VI, Part 1 in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Henry VI, Part 1?
The main characters include Henry VI King of England (1421-1471).
Who wrote Henry VI, Part 1?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read Henry VI, Part 1 online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library