Publisher's Synopsis
The First Part of King Henry the Fourth is a historical play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of King Henry IV's struggle to maintain his throne against rebellion from his own family and the Welsh. The play is divided into five acts and features a large cast of characters, including Prince Hal (the future King Henry V), Sir John Falstaff, and the titular character, Henry Percy (Hotspur). The play explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the responsibilities of leadership. The 1917 edition of the play includes a brief biography of Shakespeare and an introduction by the editor, which provides context for the play's historical setting and its significance in Shakespeare's canon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
