This edition of "Henry IV, Part I", with Falstaff towering among his comic inventions, has an introduction discussing both the critical and theatrical history of the play.
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0192834215
Category: Drama
Page: 315
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This edition of "Henry IV, Part I", with Falstaff towering among his comic inventions, has an introduction discussing both the critical and theatrical history of the play. It also analyzes its language in a commentary on individual words and phrases, and explains the historical background.
This work is from a series on the performing and staging styles used in Shakespeare's plays.
Author: Scott McMillin
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 0719027306
Category: Drama
Page: 132
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This work is from a series on the performing and staging styles used in Shakespeare's plays. This text covers how the play has been presented by a number of theatres and theatre companies (eg, the Old Vic, the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, the RSC), directors (eg, Peter Hall, Terry Hands, Orson Welles, Anthony Quayle, Cedric Messina, David Giles and Michael Bogdanov) and leading actors (eg, Olivier, Richardson, Burrell), from 1945 to 1986.
David Scott Kastan's lucid exploration of the remarkable richness and ambitious design of 'King Henry IV part 1' reveals the play to be almost a treatise on the central relationship between value and political authority.
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
ISBN: 1904271340
Category: Drama
Page: 398
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David Scott Kastan's lucid exploration of the remarkable richness and ambitious design of 'King Henry IV part 1' reveals the play to be almost a treatise on the central relationship between value and political authority.
This text, based on the 1600 First Quarto, is supplemented by additional sequences from the 1623 First Folio.
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
ISBN: 1904271065
Category: Drama
Page: 242
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More troubled and troubling than 'King Henry IV Part 1', 'King Henry IV Part 2' continues the story of King Henry's decline and Hal's reform. Though Part 2 echoes the structure of the earlier play, its is a darker and more unsettling world, in which even Falstaff's revelry is more tired and cynical, and the once-merry Hal sloughs off his tavern companions to become King Henry V. Though probably less performed and written about, critics have nevertheless praised the play for its mature style. This text, based on the 1600 First Quarto, is supplemented by additional sequences from the 1623 First Folio.
In Henry IV, Part 1, the King is in a doubly ironic position.
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN: 1717400191
Category:
Page: 326
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In Henry IV, Part 1, the King is in a doubly ironic position. His rebellion against Richard II was successful, but now he himself is beset by rebels, led by the charismatic Harry Hotspur. The King's son, Prince Hal, seems to be more concerned with the pleasures of the tavern world and the company of the fat rogue, Falstaff, than with concerns of state. Eventually, however, Hal proves a courageous foe of the rebels. In Henry IV, Part 2, the King is ailing, Falstaff is ageing, and the kingdom itself, where rebellion is still rife, seems diseased or debilitated. The comedy has a melancholy undertone, and the politics verge on the Machiavellian. Eventually, the resourceful Hal, inheriting the crown as Henry V, must prove that he can uphold justice in the realm. Here Shakespeare demonstrates a mastery of thematic complexity and subtlety, and shows the price in human terms that may be exacted by political success.
Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597.
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN: 1790604087
Category:
Page: 103
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Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. It is the second play in Shakespeare's tetralogydealing with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (two plays, including Henry IV, Part 2), and Henry V. Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon in Northumberland against Douglas late in 1402 and ends with the defeat of the rebels at Shrewsbury in the middle of 1403. From the start, it has been an extremely popular play both with the public and critics.
Presents a collection of essays discussing aspects of William Shakespeare's historical drama, plus a summary of the play, key passages, characters and biographical information.
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 9781438112510
Category: Electronic books
Page: 329
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Contains a selection of the criticism through the centuries on the play. This study guide includes: an accessible summary, analysis of key passages, a comprehensive list of characters, and a biography of Shakespeare.
Henry IV, Part One is considered to be one of the more controversial and popular
of Shakespeare's histories, due to its political and moral implications as well as to
the fascinating nature of the characters struggling for power in the play.
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781410347978
Category: Literary Criticism
Page: 40
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A Study Guide for William Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part One," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Shakespeare for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Shakespeare for Students for all of your research needs.
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AN ONGOINGSAGA Henry IV,PartOne waswritten sometime around 1596–97. It
was one of a sequence of four plays, written between 1595 and 1599, covering
the consecutive reignsof Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V. Richard II focuses on
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Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Broadview Press
ISBN: 9781460402757
Category: Drama
Page: 200
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Henry IV, Part One has been one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays since it was first produced, and was reprinted several times during the playwright’s lifetime. The play encompasses the tragic pathos of Hotspur’s death, the thrill of Hal’s battlefield valor, the intrigue of power politics, and the broad humor of tavern scenes. It has been performed as a play that celebrates England and engenders national pride, but also as a play that thumbs its nose at patriotism and notions of empire. This Broadview Edition provides a discussion of the play’s performance history, and both the introduction and footnotes encourage readers to think about the play as a performance text. The appendices gather a selection of historical sources and contemporary philosophical and political writings from England and Europe, and interleaved pages throughout the play provide illustrations and extended discussion of key phrases, plot points, and allusions. Further historical and performance materials are available on the Internet Shakespeare Editions website.
Donald J. Richardson. For lovers of Falstaff About the Book Henry IV, Part One is
a rich.
Author: Donald J. Richardson
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 9781496907141
Category: Fiction
Page: 324
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Henry IV, Part One is a rich play: rich in drama and intrigue, political machinations, and comedy. Not only does Prince Harry (Hal) redeem himself in his father's eyes, he also satisfies audience expectations. One important sub-plot running throughout the play is the questionable ascension of Henry IV to the throne. Additionally, one cannot ignore the comparison between Prince Harry and Hotspur (Harry Monmouth). Finally there is the dominant character of Falstaff, larger than a life portrait which no artist could possibly capture. One might cavil at Falstaff's disregard for truth, for his penchant for lying, for his pusillanimity which approaches and even encompasses true cowardice. Yet even acknowledging the truth of these charges, over the centuries audiences have taken Falstaff to their hearts, perhaps seeing him as an avatar of weaknesses they, too, possess. Thus, despite (maybe because of) his personal flaws, audiences have accepted Falstaff without reservation, sharing his misadventures and laughing at his peccadillos, allowing Falstaff to endure as one of Shakespeare's titanic creations, truly a man for all seasons.
Shakespeare, William. Four Histories: Richard II/Henry IV, Part One/Henry IV,
Part Two/Henry V. New York: Penguin Classics, 1995. Those who would like to
read the whole story, of which this play forms one part, can do so in this volume.
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780544179165
Category: Literary Criticism
Page: 182
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In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature. CliffsComplete King Henry IV, Part 1 follows the play's alternating comic and serious scenes as a young prince rebels against his father, who happens to be king, until he must go to the king's aid to stamp out the rebellion of nobles. Discover a story of self-sacrifice and meet one of the theatre's most enduring comic characters, Falstaff — and save valuable studying time — all at once. Enhance your reading of King Henry IV with these additional features: A summary and insightful commentary for each chapter Bibliography and historical background on the author, William Shakespeare A look at Early Modern England intellectual, religious, political, and social context Coverage of key themes and use of language within the work A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Review questions, a quiz, discussion guide, and activity ideas A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Web sites Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides!
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