{"product_id":"1611100-1623-shakespeare","title":"1611100 1623 Shakespeare","description":"10395. \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKing Henry VI Part Three.  Complete.  1623.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eExtracted from the First Folio.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eFIRST FOLIO PRINTING of the complete third part of this history play set during the lifetime of King Henry VI of England. See STC 22273; Pforzheimer 905; Grolier English 19; PMM 122 (for first folio).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eSHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). The third Part of Henry the Sixt, with the death of the Duke of Yorke [Extracted from: THE FIRST FOLIO]. [London: Printed by Isaac Jaggard, and Ed. Blount), 1623].\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTextual Notes\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eFolio in sixes (330 x 222 mm). Comprising 26  pages (pp. 147-172) on 13  leaves (o4-q4). (51mm tear repaired to each leaf near top margin affecting headlines, 64mm tear repaired to lower corner of o4, repaired closed tear to o5, some spotting or browning). Woodcut head and taillpiece. Loose in chemise; morocco backed slipcase gilt.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis play is pivotal in depicting the dramatic arc of the Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III).  We get our first real glimpse of his implacable pursuit of the crown as early as Act 3, Scene 2:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003e The play was first printed in 1595  in a quarto edition titled \"The True Tragedy of Richard, Duke of York\"1. This edition was printed anonymously and is considered one of the \"bad quartos\" due to its imperfect and reported text1. The second quarto appeared in 1619, and the third in 16232. These early quartos are believed to have been based on unauthorized and possibly reconstructed texts, perhaps from memory by actors2.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003eIn 1623, \"Henry VI Part 3\" was included in the First Folio, a collected edition of Shakespeare's plays published by his colleagues John Heminges and Henry Condell2. The Folio version of \"Henry VI Part 3\" is considered more reliable and contains additional passages and variations from the quarto versions2. Scholars believe that the Folio text may have been based on a different manuscript or a revised version by Shakespeare himself2.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003eThe sources for \"Henry VI Part 3\" are diverse and include both historical and literary influences. One of the primary sources is Edward Hall's \"The Union of the Two Noble and Illustre Families of Lancastre and Yorke\" (1548), which provided historical context and details about the York and Lancaster divide3. Another important source is Raphael Holinshed's \"Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland\" (1587), which provided historical information about the events depicted in the play3. Additionally, elements of the play were inspired by contemporary works and the political context of Elizabethan England\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e In the wake of the Yorkist victory at St. Albans, York now has the crown of England. Henry arranges for a parley and presents an offer to York: Henry will rule England until his death, with ascension at that time passing to the house of York. York agrees, but this infuriates Queen Margaret; the Prince of Wales, her son, will be the next king. At Sandal Castle, Margaret leads an army that defeats the Yorkists, killing the Duke of York and his youngest boy, Rutland. A rally by the Yorkists, however, leads to Margaret and Henry fleeing to France and Scotland, respectively. Edward, eldest son of York, assumes the title of King of England.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eHenry secretly returns to England, where he is captured by Edward and put in the Tower of London. Margaret, meanwhile, is petitioning the King of France to come to Henry's aid. However, Warwick enters the scene trying to broker a marriage between Edward and the King's sister-in-law, Bona, and the King temporarily lends his allegiance to Edward—only to revoke it when word comes that Edward has hastily wed a woman he fancies, Lady Grey. Warwick, also affronted by the betrayal of his mission, joins forces with Margaret as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eMeanwhile, back in England, further dissension is sown between the York brothers. Richard seeks the throne for himself, and George, Duke of Clarence, is disgruntled with his own lot. Clarence ends up defecting to Margaret's side with Warwick and the French forces. Warwick, however, manages to capture Edward before the major combat begins, thus temporarily restoring Henry to the throne. But Richard rescues Edward and gathers a force to meet Warwick. Clarence rejoins his brothers as well, and at Barnet and Tewkesbury, Warwick is defeated and slain by Edward. Though the French troops attempt to rally, Margaret and the Prince of Wales are captured; the sons of York slay the Prince, but Edward grants mercy to Margaret.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eAnticipating Edward's further mercy to Henry, Richard pays a visit to the Tower of London, where Henry is held as prisoner.  When Henry foretells Richard's bloody future, Richard kills him. Edward now holds the throne as King Edward IV, but Richard yet plots his own means to usurp the crown for himself.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003eKing Henry VI, Part Three is an historical play by Shakespeare that continues the story of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars for control of the throne of England. The play picks up where \"King Henry VI, Part Two\" left off, with the Yorkists and Lancastrians battling for power.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003eThe play opens with the Duke of York claiming the throne and being crowned as King Edward IV. However, his reign is immediately challenged by the Lancastrians, led by Queen Margaret and the deposed King Henry VI. The two sides engage in a series of battles, with fortunes shifting back and forth.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003eOne of the key events in the play is the Battle of Towton, where the Yorkists achieve a decisive victory. However, the conflict is far from over, as the Lancastrians continue to resist. Queen Margaret, in particular, is a fierce and determined opponent, leading her forces with great courage and tenacity.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003eThe play also explores the personal struggles and ambitions of several characters.  Richard, Duke of Gloucester, emerges as a central figure, driven by his desire for power and willing to commit ruthless acts to achieve his goals. His machinations and betrayals set the stage for the events of \"Richard III.\"\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003eThe play concludes with the capture and imprisonment of King Henry VI, who is eventually murdered in the Tower of London. The Yorkists appear to have triumphed, but the seeds of future conflict have been sown, as Richard's ambition and treachery foreshadow the turmoil to come.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#242424\"\u003eOverall, \"King Henry VI, Part Three\" is a gripping tale of power, ambition, and the brutal realities of war. It highlights the complexities of leadership and the devastating impact of civil strife on a nation.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDramatis Personae\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n   \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKing Henry the Sixth\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdward, Prince of Wales, his son\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLewis the Eleventh, King of France\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDuke of Somerset\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDuke of Exeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarl of Oxford\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarl of Northumberland\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarl of Westmoreland\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLord Clifford\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRichard Plantagenet, Duke of York\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdward, Earl of March, afterwards King Edward the Fourth\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEdmund, Earl of Rutland\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGeorge, Duke of Clarence\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRichard, Duke of Gloucester\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDuke of Norfolk\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMarquess of Montague\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarl of Warwick\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarl of Pembroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLord Hastings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLord Stafford\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSir John Mortimer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSir Hugh Mortimer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHenry, Earl of Richmond\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEarl Rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSir William Stanley\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSir John Montgomery\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSir John Somerville\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTutor to Rutland\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMayor of York\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLieutenant of the Tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Nobleman\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo Keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Huntsman\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Son, who has killed his father\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Father, who has killed his son\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQueen Margaret\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLady Grey, afterwards Queen to Edward the Fourth\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e  Good","brand":"1623","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45899654430893,"sku":"10395","price":25400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/7646\/files\/10395.jpg?v=1691438391","url":"https:\/\/www.nrarities.com\/products\/1611100-1623-shakespeare","provider":"The Gillespie Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}