The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]

Chapter 3: Addenda and Corrigenda.

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The volume presents a connected sequence of historical dramas that dramatize the disintegration of centralized power and the violent struggle among rival claimants for the crown. Through scenes of political intrigue, popular unrest, pitched battles, and calculated betrayals, it shows how shifting alliances and personal ambition accelerate dynastic collapse and reshape leadership. The plays interweave public spectacle with intimate moments of downfall and remorse, exploring themes of legitimacy, governance, and the human cost of civil war. Scholarly apparatus accompanies the texts, offering prefatory and editorial commentary, variant readings, and notes on publication history.

ADDENDA AND CORRIGENDA.

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First Part of Henry VI.

I. 1. 43. For Except it to be read Except it be.

Second Part of Henry VI.

I. 3. 115. Add note, his] this F₄.
I. 3. 144. Add note, master] masters Halliwell conj.
I. 3. 146. Add note, I will] I’ll Pope.
II. 1. 130. Add note, and] om. Hanmer.
III. 1. 222. Add to stage direction, Somerset remains apart.
IV. 2. 176. For tis read ’tis.

Third Part of Henry VI.

V. 4. 36. Dele the.

Richard III.

I. 4. 167. Add note, To, to, to—] To, to, to, to— Capell conj.