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Henry VIII
c. 1612–1613
The fall of Wolsey, the divorce of Katherine, and the birth of a new England.
Start reading — Act 1, Scene 1 →
Scenes
Act 1
1.1
London. An ante-chamber in the palace.
1.2
The same. The council-chamber.
1.3
An ante-chamber in the palace.
1.4
A Hall in York Place.
Act 2
2.1
Westminster. A street.
2.2
An ante-chamber in the palace.
2.3
An ante-chamber of the Queen’s apartments.
2.4
A hall in Blackfriars.
Act 3
3.1
London. The Queen’s apartments.
3.2
Ante-chamber to the King’s apartment.
Act 4
4.1
A street in Westminster.
4.2
Kimbolton.
Act 5
5.1
A gallery in the palace.
5.2
Lobby before the council-chamber.
5.3
The palace yard.
5.4
The palace.
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