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Henry IV Part I — Royal Shakespeare Company

Special introductory price for a few months: kr. 69,50 minus 15% = kr. 59,08

This is a new edition of Henry IV Pt I, Shakespeare's tragi-comedy of youth and age, introducing the immortal Sir John Falstaff. It includes a scene-by-scene summary; notes to explain unfamiliar words and phrases, including the slang, political references and bawdy humour; photographs of classic and unusual performances; a new introduction by Jonathan Bate, exploring the text and critical debates around it; a look at the play's performance history; recommended film versions; and interviews with two leading directors and a well-known Shakespearean actor – Adrian Noble, Michael Boyd and Michael Pennington – discussing key productions. Editors: Professors Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen. (240 pages)
Level: Gymnasiet

This book includes:

  • An introduction to Henry IV Pt I by Professor Jonathan Bate
  • The play – with clear explanatory notes on each page
  • A scene-by-scene analysis
  • An introduction to Shakespeare's career and the Elizabethan theatre
  • An exploration of approaches to staging the play

Contents

  • Introduction
  • About the Text
  • Key Facts
  • The First Part of Henry the Fourth, with the Life and Death of Henry surnamed Hotspur
  • Textual Notes
  • Scene-by-scene Analysis
  • Henry IV in Performance: the RSC and Beyond
  • Four Centuries of Henry IV: An Overview
  • At the Royal Shakespeare Company
  • Actor and Director: Interviews with Michael Boyd, Adrian Noble and Michael Pennington
  • Shakespeare's Career in the Theatre
  • Shakespeare's Works: A Chronology
  • Further Reading and Viewing