Henry VI, Part 3

Douglas Langworthy's translation of Henry VI, Part 3, concludes the trilogy, tracking the final downfall of Henry VI and the rise of the House of York. It is part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festivals Play On! project, which commissions new translations of thirty-nine Shakespeare plays to make them accessible to modern audiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2022
Publisher: Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies,US

Shakespeare's historical plays, directed by Douglas Langworthy and translated into modern English, delve into the tumultuous era of the Wars of the Roses and the downfall of the House of Lancaster. In his rendition of Henry VI, Part 3, Langworthy brings the trilogy to a close, charting the tragic downfall of Henry VI and the ascendancy of the House of York. This translation, meticulously crafted by Langworthy, aims to bridge the gap between Shakespeare's archaic language and contemporary audiences. He meticulously revises outdated passages, ensuring their accessibility while preserving the poetic beauty of the play. This translation is part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Play On! project, which seeks to reimagine Shakespeare's works for the twenty-first century. Collaborating with a diverse team of contemporary playwrights, screenwriters, and dramaturges, the project aims to present Shakespeare's timeless narratives in a language accessible to modern audiences while preserving the essence of his verse. These volumes mark the first print publication of these works, heralding a new First Folio for a new era.

Weight: 140g
Dimension: 197 x 126 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780866987691