Henry IV, Part 2 (Modern Library Classics)

SUMMARY: 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. Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today's most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts and authoritative notes fromWilliam Shakespeare: Complete Works.Each play includes an Introduction as well as an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times; and black-and-white illustrations. Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. Under The Editorial Supervision Of Jonathan Bate And Eric Rasmussen, Two Of Today's Most Accomplished Shakespearean Scholars, This Modern Library Series Incorporates Definitive Texts And Authoritative Notes From William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Each Play Includes An Introduction As Well As An Overview Of Shakespeare's Theatrical Career; Commentary On Past And Current Productions Based On Interviews With Leading Directors, Actors, And Designers; Scene-by-scene Analysis; Key Facts About The Work; A Chronology Of Shakespeare's Life And Times; And Black-and-white Illustrations. Introduction. Tragical-comical-historical-pastoral ; The Prince But Studies His Companions? ; The Language Of Time ; The Reformation Of England? -- About The Text -- Key Facts -- The Second Part Of Henry The Fourth, Containing His Death And The Coronation Of King Henry The Fifth -- Textual Notes -- Quarto Passages That Do Not Appear In The Folio -- Oaths From The Quarto -- Scene-by-scene Analysis -- 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. William Shakespeare ; Edited By Jonathan Bate And Eric Rasmussen ; Introduction By Jonathan Bate. 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. Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today’s most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts and authoritative notes from William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Each play includes an Introduction as well as an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare’s life and times; and black-and-white illustrations. Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Summer festival, June 27th to September 10th, 1932. "The Second Part of Henry the Fourth, containing his death, and the coronation of King Henry the Fifth," by William Shakespeare. The prologue will be spoken by Eugene Wellesley and the epilogue by Hilda Coxhead.