| Edition |
Abridged. |
| Description |
1 online resource (1 audio file (2hr., 38 min.)) : digital |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Read by Henry Andrews and Pamela Brown. |
| Summary |
This updated edition offers a strongly theatrical perspective on the origins of Shakespeare's The First Part of King Henry IV and the history of its interpretation. The introduction clarifies the play's surprising, de-centred dramatic structure, questioning the dominant assumption that the drama focuses on the education of Prince Hal. It calls attention to the effects of civil war upon a broad range of relationships. Falstaff's unpredictable vitality is explored, together with important contemporary values of honour, friendship, festivity and reformation. Extensive lexical glosses of obscure, ambiguous or archaic meanings make the rich wordplay accessible. The notes also provide a thorough commentary on Shakespeare's transformation of his sources (particularly Holinshed's Chronicles) and suggest alternative stagings. This updated edition contains a new introductory section by Katharine A. Craik, which describes recent stage, film and critical interpretations, and an updated reading list. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Andrews, Henry, narrator.
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Brown, Pamela Allen, narrator.
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| Added Title |
Henry the 4th |
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Henry the Fourth |
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hoopla (Digital media service)
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| ISBN |
9780060896409 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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006089640X (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT11595649 |
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