Project Gutenberg 1999-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 115 Shakespeare, William 1564 1616 Shakspeare, William Shakspere, William King Henry IV, Part 2 There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100 "King Henry IV, Part 2" by William Shakespeare is a historical play believed to have been written in the late 16th century. This work continues the story of King Henry IV's reign, exploring themes of power, honor, and the complexities of leadership through the eyes of key characters, including Prince Hal and Sir John Falstaff, known for their contrasting views on kingship and personal conduct. The narrative focuses on the tension between the crown and rebellious factions, alongside the personal struggles and relationships surrounding these historical figures. At the start of the play, the character of Rumour is introduced, personified and vividly painted, declaring its role in spreading news and misinformation. The scene then shifts to Northumberland's castle, where Lord Bardolph brings news of a recent battle: the death of Hotspur, which has sparked further tension and speculation about the state of the kingdom. The ensuing dialogue among the characters reveals their concerns about the King’s health and the potential resurgence of rebellion, particularly under the Archbishop of York. Meanwhile, Falstaff is engaged in humorous exchanges and interactions with his companions, setting a comedic yet reflective tone as the play juxtaposes serious political turmoil with the lighter antics of its characters. This opening establishes both the gravity of the royal conflict and the personal disputes among the play's notable figures, engaging the audience in a world where honor and folly collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama Historical drama Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama PR Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 249254 249909 2024-09-01T11:00:38.263769 2023-10-01T09:59:30.552120 text/html text/html 249247 249902 2024-09-01T11:00:38.486802 2023-10-01T09:59:30.744132 text/html text/html 137922 2024-09-01T11:00:44.924737 application/epub+zip 138740 2024-09-01T11:00:40.149778 application/epub+zip 138741 2024-09-01T11:00:39.142744 application/epub+zip 300411 2024-09-01T11:00:47.869755 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269525 2024-09-01T11:00:44.074742 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259343 2022-08-01T10:32:32.899412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202198 202787 2024-09-01T11:00:37.934771 2023-10-01T09:59:30.265154 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 182405 2019-05-23T14:57:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 69735 2019-05-23T14:57:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18277 2024-09-01T11:00:48.007734 application/rdf+xml 14079 2024-09-01T11:00:39.487738 image/jpeg 3698 2024-09-01T11:00:39.316738 image/jpeg 138386 2024-09-01T11:00:38.505761 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia