Henry IV, Part I (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: William Shakespeare
- First Published: 1598
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Historical
- Time of Work: 1403
- Setting: England
- Genres: Drama, History play
- Subjects: England or English people, Death or dying, Kings, queens, or royalty, Fifteenth century, Knights or knighthood, Heads of state, Princes or princesses, Braggarts
- Locales: England
Characters Discussed
King Henry IV, England’s troubled ruler. Haunted by his action in the deposition of his predecessor and kinsman, Richard II, and indirectly in that man’s death, as well as deeply disturbed by the apparent unworthiness of his irresponsible eldest son, he also faces the external problem of rebellion. He wishes to join a crusade to clear his conscience and to carry out a prophecy that he is to die in Jerusalem.
Prince Hal, later King Henry V. A boisterous youth surrounded by bad companions, he matures rapidly with responsibility, saves his...
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William Shakespeare (Censorship--Ready Reference series)William Shakespeare (Cyclopedia of World Authors)William Shakespeare: The Poet (Poetry)William Shakespeare: The Dramatist (Magill’s Choice: Shakespeare)William Shakespeare: The Man (Magill’s Choice: Shakespeare)
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