Shakespeare Closely Read

Reading of the Coverdale Psalter continues.

King Edward dies, thinking that all the rival factions around the throne have reconciled. Richard goes to escort the king's son, confusingly also an "Edward" back to London.

Queen Margaret concludes her curses.  Richard arranges for his brother, Clarence' murder.

We continue reading the Coverdale Psalter

Richard wins for himself Anne, widow of Prince Edward.  The king is dying; family and faction members are confronted by Richard. The old (deposed) Queen Margaret begins her curses. 

Concluding thoughts on Henry V.

Introduction to Richard III, one of the great stage villains of all times.  I discuss whether Richard was in fact a such a villain.  For further reading, I suggest "To Prove a Villain," by Dr LIttleton and Dr Rea: https://www.amazon.com/Prove-Villain-Case-King-Richard/dp/B0010VUIYQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=128NL4OMYSIES&keywords=To+prove+a+villain%3A+the+case+of+King+Richard+III&qid=1646423913&sprefix=to+prove+a+villain+the+case+of+king+richard+iii%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-2

Video production of the play can be currently found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMNNyda3sCk

Reading of the Coverdale Psalter continues

Henry V ends with a marriage alliance between Henry and the French princess.  Their son, Henry VI, is destined to be king of England and France, but holds neither.

The battle over, King Henry engages in more disguised trickery, returns to England, and then back to France again to negotiate the peace.

Coverdale Psalter continues