OXFORD WORLD CLASSICS: : HENRY IV PART TWO THE OXFORD SHAKESPEARE PB B FORMAT

Rene Weis reveals Shakepeares use of multiple sources to be eclectic in the extreme in this radical reconsideration of the plays date and text. He also argues for the first time that Falstaff was called Oldcastle in Part 2 as well as in Part I. The plays striving towards a form of order, peace, and legitimacy is explored in relation to Part I and through rigorous attention to structure and language. A full account of the plays history in performance and on film yields a fascinating reflection of its relationship to national triumph and crisis, as well as the diverse idealogical interpretations it has inspired. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.