Henry VIII is a History written by English playwright William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language. Henry VIII is a play about the turbulent reign og Henry VIII including his separation from his wife, infatuation with Anna Boleyn and also the rise of Cardinal Woolsey. Henry VIII is an important work of William Shakespeares, and is highly recommended for fans of his works as well as those discovering his plays for the first time.