Project Gutenberg 1999-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 183 Shakespeare, William 1564 1616 Shakspeare, William Shakspere, William King Henry IV, Part 2 There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_IV,_Part_2 "King Henry IV, Part 2" by William Shakespeare is a historical play believed to have been written in the late 16th century. This work continues the story of King Henry IV's reign, exploring themes of power, honor, and the complexities of leadership through the eyes of key characters, including Prince Hal and Sir John Falstaff, known for their contrasting views on kingship and personal conduct. The narrative focuses on the tension between the crown and rebellious factions, alongside the personal struggles and relationships surrounding these historical figures. At the start of the play, the character of Rumour is introduced, personified and vividly painted, declaring its role in spreading news and misinformation. The scene then shifts to Northumberland's castle, where Lord Bardolph brings news of a recent battle: the death of Hotspur, which has sparked further tension and speculation about the state of the kingdom. The ensuing dialogue among the characters reveals their concerns about the King’s health and the potential resurgence of rebellion, particularly under the Archbishop of York. Meanwhile, Falstaff is engaged in humorous exchanges and interactions with his companions, setting a comedic yet reflective tone as the play juxtaposes serious political turmoil with the lighter antics of its characters. This opening establishes both the gravity of the royal conflict and the personal disputes among the play's notable figures, engaging the audience in a world where honor and folly collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama Historical drama Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 249399 2025-09-01T10:55:44.878481 text/html 249255 2025-01-07T18:27:36.347537 text/html 156354 2025-09-01T10:55:52.273436 application/epub+zip 156933 2025-09-01T10:55:47.667451 application/epub+zip 151937 2025-09-01T10:55:46.430464 application/epub+zip 304741 2025-09-01T10:55:55.127454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273873 2025-09-01T10:55:51.360443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259343 2022-08-01T10:32:32.899412 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 202178 2025-09-01T10:55:44.500488 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 182405 2019-05-23T14:57:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 69735 2019-05-23T14:57:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18456 2025-09-01T10:55:55.263415 application/rdf+xml 12761 2025-09-01T10:55:46.930448 image/jpeg 3353 2025-09-01T10:55:46.683453 image/jpeg 152922 2025-09-01T10:55:44.895496 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia