This classic edition of Shakespeare's plays was designed to be family-friendly and free from the more risqué elements of his work. Bowdler's adaptations of the Henry VI plays are faithful to the original text while removing what he saw as offensive content. The result is an accessible and engaging introduction to one of the greatest writers in the English language. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.