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Henry IV, Part One

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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 rebellionthe 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.

Each Edition Includes: Comprehensive explanatory notes Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmographyFrom the Paperback edition.

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Product Details
0307421201 / 9780307421203
eBook (EPUB)
26/08/2009
English
304 pages
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