William Shakespeare

Henry IV Part 1 (eBook, ePUB)

A History Play

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A history play alternating between the high drama of court life and the earthy comedy of the Boar's Head Tavern in Eastcheap, William Shakespeare's Henry IV Part I is a masterful drama of a prodigal son rising to meet his destiny. This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by Peter Davison with an introduction by Charles Edelman.
'Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown'
Prince Hal, the son of King Henry IV, spends his time in idle pleasure with dissolute friends, among them the roguish Sir John Falstaff. But when the kingdom is threatened by the rebellious Earls of Northumberland and Worcester, and their allies, the fiery Welsh mystic Owen Glendower and the Scottish Earl of Douglas, the prince must abandon his reckless ways. Taking arms against his opposite number, the volatile young Harry 'Hotspur' Percy, he begins a great and compelling transformation - from irresponsible reprobate to noble ruler of men.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Diamond Book Publishing
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9791223011119
• Artikelnr.: 70056700

Autorenporträt

Roma Gill, the series editor, has taught Shakespeare at all levels. She has acted in and directed Shakespeare's plays, and has lectured on Shakespeare all over the world.

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Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
- A 'History' Play
- The Plantagents family tree
- Leading Characters in the Play
- Synopsis
- Henry IV Part 1: Commentary
- Sir John Falstaff
- Sir John Falstaff: An Appreciation by Dr Samuel Johnson
- Shakespeare's Verse
- Source, Text, and Date
Characters in the Play
Henry IV Part 1
Selections from The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland
William Shakespeare, 1564 - 161
Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works
Exploring Henry IV Part 1 in the Classroom
- Ways into the Play
- Setting the Scene
- Keeping Track of the Action
- Characters
- Themes
- Shakespeare's Language
- Exploring with Drama
- Writing about Henry IV Part 1
Further Reading and Resources