The FIRST And SECOND PARTS Of KING HENRY IV

Shakespeare, William [1564 - 1616]

Verlag: Graphic Arts Typographers Inc, New York, 1970

Beschreibung

Line drawings by Jack Wolfgang Beck. Sq 8vo. "Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written not later than 1597. The play dramatises part of the reign of King Henry IV of England, beginning with the battle at Homildon Hill late in 1402, and ending with King Henry's victory in the Battle of Shrewsbury in mid-1403. In parallel to the political conflict between King Henry and a rebellious faction of nobles, the play depicts the escapades of King Henry's son, Prince Hal (the future King Henry V), and his eventual return to court and favour. Henry IV, Part 2 is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1 and succeeded by Henry V. The play is often seen as an extension of aspects of Henry IV, Part 1, rather than a straightforward continuation of the historical narrative, placing more emphasis on the highly popular character of Falstaff and introducing other comic figures as part of his entourage, including Ancient Pistol, Doll Tearsheet, and Justice Robert Shallow. Several scenes specifically parallel episodes in Part 1." [Wiki] A Fine copy in a VG - VG+ slipcase. Black, pebbled buckram 3/4 binding with maroon cloth boards. Slipcase of maroon cloth. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 13507

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The FIRST And SECOND PARTS Of KING HENRY IV

Verlag: Graphic Arts Typographers Inc, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1970

Einband: Hardcover