The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 15.1682 Thursday, 9 September 2004
[1] From: Peter Bridgman <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Wednesday, 8 Sep 2004 13:06:38 +0100
Subj: Re: SHK 15.1675 Henry, Earl of Richmond
[2] From: Dan Smith <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Thursday, 9 Sep 2004 10:12:31 +0100
Subj: RE: SHK 15.1675 Henry, Earl of Richmond
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From: Peter Bridgman <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Wednesday, 8 Sep 2004 13:06:38 +0100
Subject: 15.1675 Henry, Earl of Richmond
Comment: Re: SHK 15.1675 Henry, Earl of Richmond
>Here's a topic: why did Shakespeare never write a history play on Henry
>VII (there's actually an article with this question, I think).
Probably for the same reason he didn't tackle Henry VIII until the
Tudors were gone.
Peter Bridgman
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From: Dan Smith <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Thursday, 9 Sep 2004 10:12:31 +0100
Subject: 15.1675 Henry, Earl of Richmond
Comment: RE: SHK 15.1675 Henry, Earl of Richmond
>why did Shakespeare never write a history play on Henry
>VII (there's actually an article with this question, I think).
I would be interested to read this article do you have a reference?
I had always assumed that it was because a Henry VII play would be:
a) too boring (efficient, ruthless government not a good draw)
b) too dangerous (at least during Elizabeth's reign) or see a).
Dan Smith
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