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Love Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn
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Henry VIII
The Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn is perhaps the most remarkable document of the kind known to exist. The letters appear to have been written after Anne Boleyn had been sent away from court, in consequence of reports injurious to her reputation, which had begun to be publicly circulated. Her removal indeed was so abrupt that she had resolved never to return. The kin...more
Paperback, 72 pages
Published
March 1st 2006
by Fredonia Books (NL)
(first published January 1st 1987)
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Dec 12, 2012
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From France: The Letters In French and English:
A fascinating glimpse back, a peek really, through the cracked and moldy window of time. As interesting as it truly is, to read these letters penned from their own intriguing and by all accounts, disturbed and disturbing minds—mindsets, whatever their reasons (or justifications) were regarding their actions here or there is not a call I'm making here, as my point is this: these letters are but a peek, less really, into that world. And while I was...more
I use the story of Henry VIII and his wives to help students learn how to take lecture notes. Why marry the big fat gooba is the question that gets ask. Because he's the king and you can't say no, because of the money, silks, jewels.
And because of this.
I've always been one of those Tudor groupies who has a fondness for both Katherine of Aragon and for Anne Boleyn (I also like Anne of Cleves and Katherine Parr). I always thought that Henry VIII believed what he said about his first marriage, thou...more
And because of this.
I've always been one of those Tudor groupies who has a fondness for both Katherine of Aragon and for Anne Boleyn (I also like Anne of Cleves and Katherine Parr). I always thought that Henry VIII believed what he said about his first marriage, thou...more
I want to preface this review with the following meme, which I believe some readers may find applicable :
Don't get me wrong: I am a history and Medieval studies major, so I always enjoy a good primary source. But seriously, Henry, I sometimes wonder about you! Most of this short little series of letters is Henry complaining how lonely he is, and how badly he wants to get into Anne's skirts. It's nice to know men don't really change much, I guess.
Don't get me wrong: I am a history and Medieval studies major, so I always enjoy a good primary source. But seriously, Henry, I sometimes wonder about you! Most of this short little series of letters is Henry complaining how lonely he is, and how badly he wants to get into Anne's skirts. It's nice to know men don't really change much, I guess.
This was really awesome and I really enjoyed being able to read first hand the love letters of Henry VIII. They portray a man that you wouldn't expect... a total love-sick puppy. He seems really upset when Anne won't come to him and really worried for her health during the epidemic. He even signs his letters with stuff like "your loyal friend and servant" or "your loving Sovereign and friend"... and at one point in my illustrated version, he drew a heart over AB! :) Glad I came across it. It's r...more
I know that the love letters Henry VIII wrote to his second wife Anne Boleyn before their marriage are available for free online, but for me there is nothing like having them all compiled into one little book. I admit that I have read this book several times but this is the first time that I have sat down and written my thoughts and feelings as I read.
What I love most about these letters is how you can literally feel the passion and desire Henry held for Anne. It’s almost as though that passion...more
What I love most about these letters is how you can literally feel the passion and desire Henry held for Anne. It’s almost as though that passion...more
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This is a neat and slim little volume, containing the seventeen letters written by Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn in the 1520s which somehow mysteriously found their way to the Vatican archives, where they still remain. None of Anne's letters to Henry during their courtship survive; but the collection includes a letter she wrote to her father as a child, two letters from her to Cardinal Wolsey, and finally a letter of disputed authenticity from Anne to Henry...more
This is a neat and slim little volume, containing the seventeen letters written by Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn in the 1520s which somehow mysteriously found their way to the Vatican archives, where they still remain. None of Anne's letters to Henry during their courtship survive; but the collection includes a letter she wrote to her father as a child, two letters from her to Cardinal Wolsey, and finally a letter of disputed authenticity from Anne to Henry...more
A collection of letters sent between Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn while Henry was busy trying to woo Anne and arrange his divorce. Some of these letters are deeply tender while others just leave you wanting to warn Anne not to push her luck once she has won her prize. It is almost unbelievable how often this proud vain king allowed himself to call another his mistress. No wonder that his reaction to the lady was so extreme once he finally gave up on her.
Read this to check the accuracy of how Anne Boleyn was portrayed in "The Tudors" and it seemed to confirm my theory that they were making Anne overly conniving and Henry was the more actively pursuing. Reading these letters it's hard to doubt King Henry was very much in love and hard to believe and rather disturbing that he would have the object of that love beheaded several years later.
I'm not sure I agree with the timeline set out in the notes at the back of the book, but I love reading Henry's own words since it is know he absolutely detested writing them. Wonderful to hear his ardor and passion for Anne Boleyn. It is an invaluable resource for authors like myself that want to write about Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Absolutely amazing primary source...to read these words when you know the historical background just puts you there. I read the whole thing through in one sitting then reread some of my favorites. A must for any Tudor buff.
Ah Henry, your grace, if I had 2 heads one of them would certainly be at your disposal if you wrote me letters like these.
If only we had Anne's letters...still, good to hear Henry's actual voice instead of his imagined voice.
I'd enjoyed reading 'Love Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn' by Henry VIII. Such an interesting and good book to read.
Useful background material
Every teen girl should read these and then be told exactly which wife of Henry VIII's they were dedicated to. I thought these letters were very sweet and romantic, but of course the whole time I was reading them I was just thinking "liar." Either that or he was massively bipolar. I don't think it's possible to go from loving someone honestly, and then not care that you have them killed a few years later.
I really enjoyed these. I was very interested in reading the letters in there entirety as I made my first trip to London in Sep. 09 and went to the Henry VIII exhibit at the British Library where some of the actual letters were on display. I especially enjoyed the letter where Henry and Anne are both authors. It gave a telling insight into the relationship between the two at the time they were in love.
Obviously felt I needed to own this little collection. The letters are extraordinary as I always knew they were. Though I am already very familiar with the period, I wish it had included more notes on events and timelines to really complete the collection, and perhaps the letters in their original language/wording printed alongside the translations.
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It is amazing that these letters even exist, and while it is all one sided except for one from Anne (others of hers have been saved elsewhere), you can't doubt that Henry loved this lady or at least was very much in lust before her tragic end.
It is amazing that these letters even exist, and while it is all one sided except for one from Anne (others of hers have been saved elsewhere), you can't doubt that Henry loved this lady or at least was very much in lust before her tragic end.
It was kind of what I expected but I wasn't too impressed with henry's love letters but that has more to do with the king himself as opposed to the book in which they are all compiled.
It was really interesting to read real letters from Henry VIII; however it was a little hard to read because of the language and the fact that the letters were one sided.
Short & brief but nonetheless a great collection for anyone interested in the Tudors. Mainly, Henry VIII and his turbulent relationship with Anne Boleyn.
Wow that was a quick read. Only about 40 pages. The letters show a lot of love from Henry to Anne. Full of passion and longing for her.
Well, truly, even though I know he was a horrible man, I wouldn't mind getting a letter from him. He really knew how to woo the women.
Crazy to think that these letters are real after reading so many books about him that, while based on fact, are actually fiction.
I did not finish this, but it was okay. I got hooked on the Boleyn thing after reading THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL.
May 15, 2013
Lauren
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