Shakespeare's Henry VIII: A Study by Albert S. G. Canning is a comprehensive analysis of the historical and literary aspects of Shakespeare's play Henry VIII. The book explores the political and religious context of the play's composition, as well as the themes and characters that Shakespeare uses to tell the story of Henry VIII's reign. Canning provides a detailed examination of the play's sources, including primary historical documents and earlier literary works, and shows how Shakespeare adapted and transformed these sources to create his own unique vision of Henry VIII. The book also delves into the play's reception history, examining how it has been interpreted and performed over the centuries. Overall, Shakespeare's Henry VIII: A Study offers readers a rich and nuanced understanding of one of Shakespeare's most complex and intriguing plays.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare Studied in Eight Plays, by Albert S. G. Canning. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910127.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.