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King Henry IV, Part 2: Play Guide and Free Edition

King Henry IV, Part 2: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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King Henry IV, Part 2 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).

Catalogue synopsis

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"King Henry IV, Part 2" by William Shakespeare is a history play written between 1596 and 1599. This continuation of Shakespeare's tetralogy follows Prince Hal's final journey toward kingship while the aging Falstaff revels in London's underworld, expecting royal favor. As King Henry IV lies dying and a new rebellion threatens England, the two storylines move toward an inevitable confrontation. The play explores themes of age, mortality, and political transformation, culminating in a dramatic reckoning that will determine both the prince's future and Falstaff's fate.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: King Henry IV, Part 2
  • Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama
  • Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama
  • Historical drama

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: British Literature
  • Category: Historical Novels
  • Category: Plays/Films/Dramas

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