King Henry VI (The Arden Shakespeare)

by William Shakespeare

First published 1999

The crown is in peril. Prince Hal, heir to the throne, spends his days carousing with the roguish Falstaff. But when a rebellion erupts against King Henry IV, Hal must choose between the comforts of the tavern and the responsibilities of the kingdom. As the forces of the king and the rebels collide, Hal must confront his own demons and decide the fate of England.

Genres: drama, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, political-thriller

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: coming-of-age, enemies-to-lovers

Setting: Great Britain

Period: Henry IV, 1399-1413, Henry VI, 1422-1461

252 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury Arden

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