Henry IV / Shakespeare, William

Presents part one of William Shakespeare's classic play "Henry IV," and contains detailed explanations of words and passages, plot and scene summaries, character analysis, a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times, and more.

Presents the conclusion of Shakespeare's drama, in which King Henry IV grows increasingly ill as the rebellion rages on, and his son Hal struggles with the knowledge that he will soon have to wear the crown; and includes an introduction, notes, a modern perspective essay, an annotated further reading list, and a key to famous lines.

Presents the complete text of the play in which a rebellion against King and State is juxtaposed against the rebellion of Prince Hal against his father King Henry IV, and features modern spelling and punctuation, source material, and an annotated bibliography.

Presents the text of Shakespeare's "Henry IV: Part 2, " which tells of Prince Hal's reluctance to inherit his father's crown thereby threatening to derail Henry IV's plan for a lasting dynasty. Includes information on Shakespeare's theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times; and black-and-white illustrations.

Contains an introduction to the play, the text of the play, and notes.