Henry IV; Part 2 is the only Shakespeare play that is a ldquo;sequel;rdquo; in the modern sense; to an earlier play of his. Like most sequels; it repeats many elements from the previous work; Henry IV; Part 1. This play again puts on stage Henry IVrsquo;s son; Prince Hal; who continues to conceal his potential greatness by consorting with tavern dwellers; including the witty Sir John Falstaff. As in Part 1; Prince Hal and Falstaff seek to best each other in conversation; while Falstaff tries to ingratiate himself with Hal and Hal disdains him. Part 2 adds some fresh characters; the rural justices Shallow and Silence and Shallowrsquo;s household. Political rebellion; while important to the plot; does not loom as large as in Part 1. There are no glorious champions; combat is replaced by deception; cunning; and treachery. The authoritative edition of Henry IV; Part 2 from The Folger Shakespeare Library; the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers; includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the playrsquo;s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespearersquo;s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Libraryrsquo;s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by A. R. Braunmuller The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington; DC; is home to the worldrsquo;s largest collection of Shakespearersquo;s printed works; and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year; the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information; visit Folger.edu.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. These books are a great read with lots of pictures.By MI JoeThese books are a great read if you want to learn some history about your area.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another Good Arcadia BookBy Hart-BLoaded with historic photos of Troy Township as well as more recent pictures of the City of Troy; Michigan; this book makes for very pleasant reading. Railfans will be interested in the chapter concerning the electric interurban branch of the Detroit United Railways which once ran between Detroit and Flint. It was an important connection to the bustling Motor City for the residents of rural Troy Township. Maybe Im prejudiced. A great grandfather on my Mothers side came to Troy in 1836; a great-great grandfather on my Dads side arrived in Troy in 1824;1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Love these booksBy oodlesI love these little books; and Id give it 3 stars for the pictures alone. Fascinating stuff. Several years ago I gave this book to my mom as a present as she grew up in Troy and I figured shed like it. Well imagine our surprise when flipping through the pages she finds a picture of her 4th grade class; and her right in the middle of it! Wow. I had no idea when I bought it either.
