Henri IV (2e partie) by William Shakespeare
"Henri IV (2e partie)" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the late 16th century. The drama revolves around the themes of kingship, political intrigue, and the burdens of leadership, notably depicting the transition of Prince Henry, the Prince of Wales, to his future role as King Henry V. At the heart of the narrative is the character of Falstaff and the challenges faced by the young prince as henavigates his relationship with his father and his own path to kingship. The opening of the play establishes a backdrop of political turmoil and sets the stage for the internal conflicts faced by Prince Henry. The scene opens with the character of "Renommée" (Fame), who speaks of the aftermath of a recent battle at Shrewsbury, where conflicting reports about the king's fortunes and the fate of the rebellious forces lead to an air of uncertainty. Various characters, including Lord Northumberland, express concern over the state of their troops and the repercussions of their decisions in the face of impending conflict. The juxtaposition of Prince Henry's personal challenges, including his relationship with Falstaff and his responsibilities as a future king, foreshadows the play's exploration of honor, loyalty, and the complexities of leadership amidst the backdrop of war and treachery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Title | Henri IV (2e partie) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_IV,_Part_2 Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_IV_(deuxi%C3%A8me_partie) |
| Credits | Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25715 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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