Henry IV, part II / William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate.

King Henry IV. Part 2

xxvii, 223 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Includes suggested further reading and viewing (p. [216]-218) and references (p. [219]-223).

After defeat at the Battle of Shrewsbury the rebels regroup. But Prince Hal’s reluctance to inherit the crown threatens to destroy the ailing Henry IV’s dream of a lasting dynasty. Shakespeare’s portrait of the prodigal son’s journey from youth to maturity embraces the full panorama of society. [Modern Library]

0812969251

D S527he4 pt.2 2009