Dec 24, 2009

Henry IV, Part II | Henry IV, Part II

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Author: William Shakespeare
First Published: 1600
Type of Work: Play
Type of Plot: Historical
Time of Work: 1400-1413
Setting: England
Genres: Drama, History play
Subjects: France or French people, England or English people, War, Death or dying, Kings, queens, or royalty, Fifteenth century, Soldiers, Battles, Knights or knighthood, Heads of state, Princes or princesses
Locales: England

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King Henry IV, the first Lancastrian monarch. Weighed down by the troubles of high office, he is despondent over having deposed his predecessor Richard II and profoundly pessimistic about prospects for the nation when Prince Hal, his successor, becomes king. Beset by rebellions from two quarters, he is inclined to credit exaggerated reports of rebel strength. Following assurances from wise counselors that he will prevail, the king reaffirms his intention to lead a crusade to the Holy Land after peace has been restored. Illness cuts short his plan. As he...

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Henry IV, Part II | Henry IV, Part II

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