Project Gutenberg 2012-04-28 Public domain in the USA. 46 Shakespeare, William 1564 1616 Shakspeare, William Shakspere, William Cajander, Paavo Emil 1846 1913 King Henry IV. Part 1. Finnish Kuningas Henrik Neljäs I Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen "Kuningas Henrik Neljäs I" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the late 16th century. This dramatic work revolves around the complexities of royal power, the struggles of various noble families, and the character of Prince Henry, also known as Hal, as he navigates his identity and responsibilities amidst political discord and personal relationships. The opening of this play sets the stage with King Henry IV expressing his concerns about the impending conflicts faced by England, particularly in regards to Wales and Scotland. We see the king in conversation with his noblemen about recent battles and the misfortunes suffered by their allies. The scene is later infused with humor as Prince Henry interacts with Falstaff and his companions, showcasing the stark contrast between the princely duties he grapples with and the carefree life he enjoys with his roguish friends. This blend of serious political themes and comic relief suggests a nuanced exploration of leadership, loyalty, and the burdens of expectation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi 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 224056 223989 2024-10-16T15:39:09.967471 2023-09-17T09:20:13.665749 text/html text/html 224049 223982 2024-10-16T15:39:10.259429 2023-09-17T09:20:13.868749 text/html text/html 158663 2024-10-16T15:39:18.878405 application/epub+zip 160081 2024-10-16T15:39:13.808388 application/epub+zip 143643 2024-10-16T15:39:12.429432 application/epub+zip 327469 2024-10-16T15:39:21.941011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301658 2024-10-16T15:39:17.971389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262298 2022-09-18T06:55:02.028150 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177925 177909 2024-10-16T15:39:09.579438 2023-09-17T09:20:13.387743 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 171756 2012-04-28T12:17:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 68881 2012-04-28T12:17:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20432 2024-10-16T15:39:22.673840 application/rdf+xml 14459 2024-10-16T15:39:12.984395 image/jpeg 3706 2024-10-16T15:39:12.705378 image/jpeg 158568 2024-10-16T15:39:10.277405 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 en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia