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　　This updated edition offers a strongly theatrical perspective

on the origins of Shakespeare's 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.

Introduction: Reputation

Date

The design of the play

Transforming the sources

The appeal of Falstaff and the contexts of interpretation

Stage history

Recent stage, film and critical interpretations by Katharine A.

Craik

Note on the text

List of characters

THE PLAY

Textual analysis

Appendix: Shakespeare and Holinshed

Reading list.

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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.