‘She-wolf of France, but worse than wolves of France, Whose tongue more poisons than the adder's tooth!’ 🐍 Henry VI, Part 3, Act 1 Scene 4 If we add all her lines in the Henry VI plays and Richard III together, Margaret of Anjou turns out to be the largest female part Shakespeare wrote. She’s a complex character: vengeful, vindictive even, but also a savvy diplomat, a warrior, a prophetess. 📽️ Find out more about Shakespeare’s layered portrayal of the French queen - full episode now available

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