02430cam a22003373u 4500 7934 UtSlPG 20260610133214.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PR Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 King Henry IV. Part 2. German König Heinrich der vierte. Der Zweyte Theil, der seinen Tod, und die Crönung von Heinrich dem fünften enthält. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-01 Delphine Lettau and Mike Pullen "König Heinrich der vierte. Der Zweyte Theil, der seinen Tod, und die Crönung von Heinrich dem fünften enthält" by William Shakespeare is a historical play likely written in the early 17th century. The work follows the political and personal struggles in England during a time of civil unrest and rebellion, prominently featuring King Henry IV, his son Prince Henry (later Henry V), and various nobles involved in the conflict. The opening portion introduces us to the tense atmosphere surrounding the conflict. Characters such as Northumberland, Bardolph, and Morton discuss the aftermath of a recent battle at Shrewsbury, revealing that Prince Henry's brother, Harry Percy (Hotspur), has been slain. Northumberland is deeply affected by the death of his son and expresses a thirst for revenge. Meanwhile, Shakespeare intersperses the grim political machinations with lighter scenes featuring the comedic character Falstaff, highlighting the contrasts between the serious themes of war and the absurdity of life. The section sets the stage for the impending conflict and the intertwining lives of nobility and comedic relief, suggesting a rich tapestry of themes and character dynamics that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7934 49919 49919