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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Wieland, Christoph Martin
1733
1813
Wieland, C. M. (Christoph Martin)
Wieland, Cristoph Martin
Wieland, Christophorus Martinus
Wieland, Christian M. (Christian Martin)
Viland, Kristof Martin
Viland, K. M. (Kristof Martin)
King Henry IV. Part 2. German
König Heinrich der vierte. Der Zweyte Theil, der seinen Tod, und die Crönung von Heinrich dem fünften enthält.
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Delphine Lettau and Mike Pullen
"König Heinrich der vierte. Der Zweyte Theil, der seinen Tod, und die Crönung von Heinrich dem fünften enthält" by William Shakespeare is a historical play likely written in the early 17th century. The work follows the political and personal struggles in England during a time of civil unrest and rebellion, prominently featuring King Henry IV, his son Prince Henry (later Henry V), and various nobles involved in the conflict. The opening portion introduces us to the tense atmosphere surrounding the conflict. Characters such as Northumberland, Bardolph, and Morton discuss the aftermath of a recent battle at Shrewsbury, revealing that Prince Henry's brother, Harry Percy (Hotspur), has been slain. Northumberland is deeply affected by the death of his son and expresses a thirst for revenge. Meanwhile, Shakespeare intersperses the grim political machinations with lighter scenes featuring the comedic character Falstaff, highlighting the contrasts between the serious themes of war and the absurdity of life. The section sets the stage for the impending conflict and the intertwining lives of nobility and comedic relief, suggesting a rich tapestry of themes and character dynamics that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama
Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama
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