Henry VI All 3 Parts Author:William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is widely considered to have been the greatest writer in the English language and the world?s greatest dramatist. More than 400 years after Shakespeare?s death, his plays are still performed more than any other playwright and have been translated into every major language in the world. Whether it be Shakespeare?s tragedies,... more » comedies, or histories, it is difficult not to immediately recognize his work and almost all students worldwide will have read some of his classics. Henry VI, Part 1 is a history play centering around the life of King Henry VI of England. The play begins with the funeral of Henry V. Henry VI, Part 2 is a history play that focuses on the King's inability to put an end to the bickering of his nobles and other events leading up to the Wars of the Roses. Henry VI, Part 3 is a history play that centers around the Wars of the Roses. Henry VI, Part 3 is also noted for featuring the most battle scenes and the longest soliloquy of any Shakespeare play.« less