{"product_id":"henry-iv-part-2-9781982157401","title":"Henry IV, Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): William Shakespeare\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Shakespeare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe authoritative edition of \u003ci\u003eHenry IV, Part 2\u003c\/i\u003e from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenry IV, Part 2\u003c\/i\u003e is the only Shakespeare play that is a \"sequel,\" in the modern sense, to an earlier play of his. Like most sequels, it repeats many elements from the previous work, \u003ci\u003eHenry IV, Part 1\u003c\/i\u003e. This play again puts on stage Henry IV's son, Prince Hal, who continues to conceal his potential greatness by consorting with tavern dwellers, including the witty Sir John Falstaff. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs in \u003ci\u003ePart 1\u003c\/i\u003e, Prince Hal and Falstaff seek to best each other in conversation, while Falstaff tries to ingratiate himself with Hal and Hal disdains him. \u003ci\u003ePart 2 \u003c\/i\u003eadds some fresh characters, the rural justices Shallow and Silence and Shallow's household. Political rebellion, while important to the plot, does not loom as large as in \u003ci\u003ePart 1\u003c\/i\u003e. There are no glorious champions; combat is replaced by deception, cunning, and treachery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition includes: \u003cbr\u003e -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play\u003cbr\u003e -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play\u003cbr\u003e -Scene-by-scene plot summaries\u003cbr\u003e -A key to the play's famous lines and phrases\u003cbr\u003e -An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language\u003cbr\u003e -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play\u003cbr\u003e -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books\u003cbr\u003e -An annotated guide to further reading \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEssay by A. R. Braunmuller \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45141716730007,"sku":"9781982157401","price":738.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781982157401.webp?v=1767910976","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/henry-iv-part-2-9781982157401","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}