Henry IV, Part 1 (Modern Library Classics)
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Henry IV, Part 1 (Modern Library Classics) Details
Henry IV sits on a usurped throne, his conscience and his nobles in revolt, while his son Hal is immersed in a self-indulgent life of revelry with the notorious Sir John Falstaff. Shakespeare explores questions of kingship and honor in this masterly mingling of history, comedy, and tragedy. Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today’s most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts and authoritative notes from William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Each play includes an Introduction as well as an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare’s life and times; and black-and-white illustrations. Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.
Reviews
Good: contextual, clickable notes. Of all the Shakespeare editions I've read on Kindle, paid and free, this is the best.Meh: I wanted to tweet-brag about finishing the play, and I had to click through 40 pages of endnotes to reach the prompt. Some kindle books have a "end of content" flag embedded immediately after the text. This, and the ability to skip to the beginning of the play, are really the only two things I wish this did better.