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 (pages 321-336)

Illustrations

genealogical tablesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

dramas

Main title

Henry IV, part 2

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

605908284

Responsibility statement

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

Series statement

New Folger Library Shakespeare

Summary

Powerful rebels are mustering their forces to topple the aging King Henry IV from his throne. Their success seems assured because the dying king cannot depend upon his son and heir Prince Hal. Instead, King Henry relies on the aid of the latest war hero Sir John Falstaff ... and the kingdom is soon in for a big surprise

Table Of Contents

Editor's preface -- Shakespeare's Henry IV, part 2 -- Reading Shakespeare's language : Henry IV, part 2 -- Shakespeare's life -- Shakespeare's theater -- The publication of Shakespeare's plays -- An introduction to this text -- Henry IV, part 2 : text of the play with commentary -- Longer notes -- Textual notes -- Textual problems in Henry IV, part 2 -- Historical background : Sir John Falstaff and Sir John Oldcastle -- Henry IV, part 2 : a modern perspective / by A.R. Braunmuller -- Key to famous lines and phrases

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