Henry VI"I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an elegant and clear text for either the study or the rehearsal room, notes where you need them and the distinguished scholarship of the general editors, Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller who understand that these are plays for performance as well as great texts for contemplation." (Patrick Stewart) The distinguished Pelican Shakespeare series, which has sold more than four million copies, is now completely revised and repackaged. Each volume features: |
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Page 74
... unto the crown ; And , but for Owen Glendower , had been King , Who kept him in captivity till he died . But to the rest . York . His eldest sister , Anne , My mother , being heir unto the crown , Married Richard , Earl of Cambridge ...
... unto the crown ; And , but for Owen Glendower , had been King , Who kept him in captivity till he died . But to the rest . York . His eldest sister , Anne , My mother , being heir unto the crown , Married Richard , Earl of Cambridge ...
Page 133
... unto Mounsieur Basimecu , the Dolphin of France ? Be it known unto thee by these presence , ° even the presence of Lord Mortimer , that I am the besom ° that must sweep the court clean of such filth as thou art . Thou hast most ...
... unto Mounsieur Basimecu , the Dolphin of France ? Be it known unto thee by these presence , ° even the presence of Lord Mortimer , that I am the besom ° that must sweep the court clean of such filth as thou art . Thou hast most ...
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... unto this princely Duke of York , Or I will fill the house with armèd men , And over the chair of state , where now he sits , Write up his title with usurping blood . He stamps with his foot , and the Soldiers show themselves . King ...
... unto this princely Duke of York , Or I will fill the house with armèd men , And over the chair of state , where now he sits , Write up his title with usurping blood . He stamps with his foot , and the Soldiers show themselves . King ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | xxiii |
Henry VI Part One 45 | 60 |
TEXTUAL NOTE | 155 |
Copyright | |
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