[audiobook] Elusive Promises: Planning in the Contemporary World (Dislocations) by Simone Abram in Arts-Photography

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In Henry VIII; Shakespeare presents a monarchy in crisis. Noblemen battle with Lord Chancellor Cardinal Wolsey; who taxes the people to the point of rebellion. Witnesses whom Wolsey brings against the Duke of Buckingham claim he is conspiring to take the throne; yet Buckingham seems innocent as he goes to his death. Henry is also without a male heir. After meeting the beautiful Anne Bullen; he says that he suspects his current marriage to Katherine; with whom he has one surviving daughter; is invalid. Katherine; meanwhile; glows with such splendid integrity that actresses have long desired the role. She advocates for the people; suspects the witnesses against Buckingham; and eloquently defends her conduct as Henryrsquo;s wife. The authoritative edition of Henry VIII from The Folger Shakespeare Library; the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers; includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the playrsquo;s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespearersquo;s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Libraryrsquo;s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Barbara A. Mowat The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington; DC; is home to the worldrsquo;s largest collection of Shakespearersquo;s printed works; and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year; the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information; visit Folger.edu.