King Henry IV, Part 2 (Arden Shakespeare: Second Series) - Softcover

William Shakespeare

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904271065 ISBN 13: 9781904271062

Publisher: Arden Shakespeare, 1967

Synopsis

The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. This edition of King Henry IV Part II provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction discussing the critical and historical background to the play and appendices presenting sources and relevant extracts.

About this title

Book Description:

A new approach to critical analysis is offered by this interpretation of the play as an exploitative sequel issued in response to the popularity of the First Part, which was itself a remake of an old, non-Shakespearean play.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
• Publication date: 1967
• ISBN 10: 1904271065
• ISBN 13: 9781904271062
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: A. R. Humphreys