Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Henry IV, part 1 / Henry the Fourth, part one William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate. - New York : Modern Library, 2009. - xxviii, 216 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. - The RSC Shakespeare .

Electronic copy available on RTC Cloud in "Library" folder

Includes bibliographical references (p. [212]-214).

Introduction. Tragical-comical-historical-pastoral ; Harry to Harry ; Honor versus instinct ; The prince as Machiavel? ; Reformation and rejection -- About the text -- Key facts -- The first part of Henry the Fourth, with the life and death of Henry surnamed Hotspur -- Textual notes -- Oaths from the quarto -- Scene-by-scene analysis -- Synopisis of Henry IV part II -- Henry IV in performance: the RSC and beyond -- Shakespeare's career in the theater -- Shakespeare's works: a chronology -- Kings and queens of England: from the history plays to Shakespeare's lifetime -- The history behind the histories: a chronology -- Further reading and viewing -- References.

0812969243 (pbk.) 9780812969245 (pbk.) 9781588368447 (ebook)

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Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 --Drama.
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Great Britain--Kings and rulers--Drama.