King Henry IV, Part 2 (Cambridge School Shakespeare) - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521626889 ISBN 13: 9780521626880

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Like every other play in the Cambridge School Shakespeare series, King Henry IV Part 2 has been specially prepared to help all students in schools and colleges. This version aims to be different from other editions of the play. It invites you to bring the play to life in your classroom through enjoyable activities that will help increase your understanding. You are encourage to make up your own mind about the play, rather than have someone else's interpretation handed down to you. Whatever you do, remember that Shakespeare wrote his plays to be acted, watched and enjoyed.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The stirring continuation of the themes begun in Henry IV, Part One again pits a rebellion within the State and that master of misrule, Falstaff, against the maturing of Prince Hal. Alternating scenes between bawdy tavern and regal court, between revelry and politics, Shakespeare probes at the sources, uses, and responsibilities of power as an old king dies and a young king must choose between a ruler's solemn duty and a merry but dissipated friend, Falstaff. The play represents Shakespeare at the peak of his maturity in writing historical drama and comedy.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0521626889
• ISBN 13: 9780521626880
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212
• Editor: Gibson Rex