The First Part of King Henry IV: The First Part of King Henry IV Pt.1 (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)

William Shakespeare, Herbert Weil, Judith Weil

ISBN 10: 0521296153 / ISBN 13: 9780521296151

Published by Cambridge University Press 28/03/1997, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First Part of King Henry IV: The First Part of King Henry IV Pt.1 (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 28/03/1997
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521296153
• ISBN 13: 9780521296151
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This edition offers a strongly theatrical perspective on the origins of The First Part of King Henry IV and the history of its interpretation. In their introduction the editors clarify the play's surprising, decentralized dramatic structure, questioning the recent assumption that the drama focuses on the education of Prince Hal. They call attention to the effects of civil war on a broad range of relationships. Falstaff's unpredictable vitality is explored, together with important contemporary values of honor, friendship, festivity and reformation.

From the Publisher

A play alive with escapades and action, comedy and history, Henry IV, Part One begins the transformation of the madcap Prince Hal into the splendid ruler King Henry. In it a rebellion against King and State is juxtaposed with another rebellion--the riotous misbehavior of Hal and his companions, principally Falstaff. A superbly funny liar, coward, lecher, and cheat, the larger-than-life character Falstaff turns this great historical drama into a masterpiece of counterpoint and design.