Henry IV, part II
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Miller, Jim, editor.
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Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, 2015.
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eBook
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9780486790084
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1 online resource (106 pages)
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English

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Contains the unabridged text of Henry IV, part II as published in volume XII of 'The Caxton edition of the complete works of Shakespeare'.
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Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown, laments the sleepless king of Henry IV, Part II. Despite having quelled a rebel army along the Welsh border in Part I, Henry IV faces further insurrections elsewhere in England. His woes are compounded by disturbing reminders of his own mortality as well as the wayward behavior of Prince Hal. The heir to the throne acquitted himself admirably in the battles against the Welsh rebels, but has returned to his old haunts in Eastcheap, where he carouses nightly at the Boar's Head Tavern with the notorious reprobate, Sir John Falstaff. Renowned Shakespeare critic G.B. Harrison pronounced Falstaff the supreme comic character in all drama ... who redeems his vices by his incomparable wit and his skill at escaping from every tight corner. The fat knight's humorous quips and antics are balanced by the play's thought-provoking reflections on ambition, guilt, leadership, and responsibility. Rich in sparkling wordplay and historical drama, this tale sets the stage for Henry V.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Shakespeare, W., & Miller, J. (2015). Henry IV, part II . Dover Publications.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 and Jim, Miller. 2015. Henry IV, Part II. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 and Jim, Miller. Henry IV, Part II Mineola, New York: Dover Publications, 2015.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Shakespeare, W. and Miller, J. (2015). Henry IV, part II. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Shakespeare, William, and Jim Miller. Henry IV, Part II Dover Publications, 2015.

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