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First Tetralogy In Plain and Simple English: Includes Henry VI Parts 1 - 3 & Richard III

The First Tetralogy In Plain and Simple English is a scholarly compilation that brings together William Shakespeare's early historical plays. It includes the full texts of Henry VI Parts 1, 2, and 3, as well as Richard III. The collection is designed to be easily understandable, offering readers a clear and direct experience of Shakespeare's dramatic storytelling and historical commentary. more

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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more

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“Yet, for I know thou art religious And hast a thing within thee called conscience, With twenty popish tricks and ceremonies Which I have seen thee careful to observe, Therefore I urge thy oath; for that I know An idiot holds his bauble for a god And keeps the oath which by that god he swears, To that I'll urge him: therefore thou shalt vow By that same god, what god soe'er it be, That thou adorest and hast in reverence, To save my boy, to nourish and bring him up, Or else I will discover naught to thee.”

“Live loath'd and long, Most smiling, smooth, detested parasites, Courteous destroyers, affable wolves, meek bears, You fools of fortune, trencher friends, time flies Cap and knee slaves, vapors, and minute jacks.”