num_pages: 336
description: Continuing the saga begun in Henry IV Part I, William Shakespeare's history play Henry IV Part II charts the continuing evolution of Prince Hal from roguish troublemaker to noble ruler of men. This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by Peter Davison with an introduction by Adrian Poole. Angered by the loss of his son in battle, the Earl of Northumberland supports another rebellion against King Henry IV, bringing the country to the brink of civil war. Sick and weary, the old King sends out his forces, including the unruly Sir John Falstaff, to meet the rebels. But as the conflict grows, he must also confront a more personal problem - how to make his reprobate son Prince Hal aware of the duties he must bear, as heir to the throne. This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Henry IV Part II, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain), many of which are regarded as the most exceptional works of drama ever produced, including Romeo and Juliet (1595), Henry V (1599), Hamlet (1601), Othello (1604), King Lear (1606) and Macbeth (1606), as well as a collection of 154 sonnets, which number among the most profound and influential love-poetry in English. If you enjoyed Henry IV Part II, you might like Richard III, also available in Penguin Shakespeare. 'The finest, most representative instance of what Shakespeare can do' Harold Bloom
language: English
title: Henry IV, part II
titlecomplete: Henry IV, part II
characters: Second Strewer, Harcourt, Third Strewer, Nell Poins, Thomas Bardolf, 5th Baron Bardolf, Ancient Pistol, Page to King Henry IV, Henry IV of England, Maud, Baroness Lucy, Lady Northumberland, William Gascoigne, Edward "Ned" Poins, Thomas of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Clarence, Ralph Mouldy, Henry V of England, Second Beadle, Gower, Francis Feeble, Bardolph, Ursula, First Beadle, Peto, Thomas de Mowbray, 4th Earl of Norfolk, Richard Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick, Messenger, Rumour, the Presenter, Mistress Nell Quickly, Travers, First Strewer, Justice Silence, Simon Shadow, Sir Ralph Hastings, Sir John Colleville, Peter Bullcalf, Richard le Scrope, Bishop of Lichfield and Archbishop of York, Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland, Master Dommellton, Thomas Wart, Dorothy "Doll" Tearsheet, Goodwife Keech, John of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Bedford, Robert Shallow, Sergeant Fang, Fauconbridge, Master Dumbe, Master Tisick, Francis the drawer, 2nd drawer, Sir John Blount, Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland, Davy, servant to Justice Shallow, Sir John Falstaff, Sergeant Snare, Sneak, Master Smooth, Servant to the Lord Chief Justice, Speaker of the Epilogue, Robin, Page to Falstaff, Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester, Thomas Fitzalan, 5th Earl of Arundel, 10th Earl of Surrey, Elizabeth Mortimer, Baroness Camoys, Morton
genres: Historical Fiction, Theatre, Historical, Drama, Plays, Poetry, Literature, Classics, British Literature, Fiction
ratings_count: 19428
places: Warkworth, Northumberland, Engand
series: Henry IV, Wars of the Roses
publisher: Penguin Books