360 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781903436431
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 04 May 2000
Description
A fresh look at a play usually regarded as the first component of a three-part historical epic, this edition argues that Henry VI Part 1 is a 'prequel', a freestanding piece that returns for ironic and dramatic effect to a story already familiar t...
Community Reviews Summary of 670 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
informative 24%
tense 24%
reflective 20%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
mysterious 12%
sad 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 35% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexism, Violence, WarMinor
Infidelity
360 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781903436431
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 04 May 2000
Description
A fresh look at a play usually regarded as the first component of a three-part historical epic, this edition argues that Henry VI Part 1 is a 'prequel', a freestanding piece that returns for ironic and dramatic effect to a story already familiar t...
Community Reviews Summary of 670 reviews
Moods
challenging 52%
informative 24%
tense 24%
reflective 20%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
mysterious 12%
sad 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 35% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexism, Violence, WarMinor
Infidelity