Henry IV, Part I: The Oxford Shakespeare Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part I: The Oxford Shakespeare Henry IV, Part I

William Shakespeare

315 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging informative slow-paced

Description

During Shakespeare's lifetime, Henry IV was his most popular play. Today, Sir John Falstaff still towers above Shakespeare's other comic inventions. This edition considers the play in the context of various critical approaches, offers a history of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
adventurous 57%
challenging 57%
dark 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.5

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