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LITERATURE

LITERATURE. THE HISTORY PLAYS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE. Life of William Shakespeare. Born on 26 th April 1564 Died on 23 rd April 1616 He was an English poet and playwright. He has been considered one of the greatest playwrights of all time. THE HENRIADS. THE HISTORY TETRALOGY. Tetralogy.

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LITERATURE

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  1. LITERATURE THE HISTORY PLAYS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

  2. Life of William Shakespeare • Born on 26th April 1564 • Died on 23rd April 1616 • He was an English poet and playwright. • He has been considered one of the greatest playwrights of all time.

  3. THE HENRIADS THE HISTORY TETRALOGY

  4. Tetralogy • A series of four (4) related plays are called a tetralogy. • The history plays Richard II, Henry IV Pts. 1 and 2 and Henry V are collectively called the Henriad. • These plays were concerned with English nationhood, identity, destiny and imperial ambitions.

  5. RICHARD II

  6. Richard II is an extravagant, indecisive king. • He banishes his cousin Bolingbroke from England and takes his uncle’s wealth upon his death. • His cousin returns to claim what is rightfully his. • Bolingbroke usurps the throne and becomes king. Inadvertently he commits regicide as king Richard II is murdered.

  7. HENRY IV Part One

  8. HENRY IV Part Two

  9. HENRY V

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