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.