Henry IV, Part 2 (Henry IV, Part II, II)

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by William Shakespeare

Professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature Jonathan Bate (Editor), Assistant Professor of English Eric Rasmussen (Editor), Jonathan Bate (Editor), and Assistant Professor of English Eric Rasmussen, PH.D. (University of Nevada, Reno) (Editor)

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Henry IV, Part 2 (Henry IV, Part II, II)

by William Shakespeare

Professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature Jonathan Bate (Editor), Assistant Professor of English Eric Rasmussen (Editor), Jonathan Bate (Editor), and Assistant Professor of English Eric Rasmussen, PH.D. (University of Nevada, Reno) (Editor)

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The stirring continuation of the themes begun in Henry IV, Part One again pits a rebellion within the State and that master of misrule, Falstaff, against the maturing of Prince Hal. Alternating scenes between bawdy tavern and regal court, between revelry and politics, Shakespeare probes at the sources, uses, and responsibilities of power as an old king dies and a young king must choose between a ruler's solemn duty and a merry but dissipated friend, Falstaff. The play represents Shakespeare at the peak of his maturity in writing historical drama and comedy.

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ISBN10 1588368459
ISBN13 9781588368454
Publish Date 25 August 2009 (first published 1 July 1965)
Publish Status Active
Imprint Modern Library

Format eBook
Pages 273
Language English