Bibliograph

Henry IV, part 2, by William Shakespeare ; edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine

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Henry IV, part 2, by William Shakespeare ; edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrationsgenealogical tables

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Henry IV, part 2

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by William Shakespeare ; edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine

Series statement

New Folger Library Shakespeare

Summary

"Henry IV, Part 2 is the only Shakespeare play that is a 'sequel,' in the modern sense, to an earlier play of his. Like most sequels, it repeats many elements from the previous work, Henry IV, Part 1. This play again puts on stage Henry IV’s son, Prince Hal, who continues to conceal his potential greatness by consorting with tavern dwellers, including the witty Sir John Falstaff. As in Part 1, Prince Hal and Falstaff seek to best each other in conversation, while Falstaff tries to ingratiate himself with Hal and Hal disdains him. Part 2 adds some fresh characters, the rural justices Shallow and Silence and Shallow’s household. Political rebellion, while important to the plot, does not loom as large as in Part 1. There are no glorious champions; combat is replaced by deception, cunning, and treachery." -- Goodreads.com

Target audience

adult

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Henry IV, part twoHenry 4, part 2Henry 4, part two

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