The First Part of King Henry the Fourth

by William Shakespeare

Publishers:

Focus Publishing; R. Pullins

, 2009

Overview

The First Part of King Henry the Fourth covers a one-year period the reign of King Henry IV from 1402–1403, beginning with Hotspur’s battle at Homildon against the Douglas and ends with the defeat of the rebels at Shrewsbury. It has always been a popular play with critics and the public.

Product Details

• Title: The First Part of King Henry the Fourth
• Author: William Shakespeare
• Series: New Kittredge Shakespeare
• Publishers: Focus Publishing, R. Pullins
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2015
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 › Drama
• Resource ID: LLS:FRSTPRTKNGHNRYF
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T15:58:33Z

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems.