Oxford School Shakespeare: Henry IV Part 1

William Shakespeare, Roma Gill

Oxford School Shakespeare: Henry IV Part 1

William Shakespeare, Roma Gill

ISBN:

9780198392293

Binding:

Paperback

Published:

3 Nov 2013

Availability:

232

Series:

Oxford School Shakespeare

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Description

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Henry IV Part 1 is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over.

Key features:
1. Accessible notes and commentataries
2. Two-column format for easy reference checking and immediate explanations
3. Wide margins to provide plenty of space for annotations and note taking
4. Additional information and reading lists (including websites)
5. Illustrations dotted throughout, both contextual and explanatory

Suitable for:
This title is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent AS/A level specifications.

The Oxford School Shakespeare range includes over 20 of Shakespeare's plays, plus revision resources for Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

Contents

Introduction
- A 'History' Play
- The Plantagents family tree
- Leading Characters in the Play
- Synopsis
- Henry IV Part 1: Commentary
- Sir John Falstaff
- Sir John Falstaff: An Appreciation by Dr Samuel Johnson
- Shakespeare's Verse
- Source, Text, and Date
Characters in the Play
Henry IV Part 1
Selections from The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland
William Shakespeare, 1564 - 161
Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works
Exploring Henry IV Part 1 in the Classroom
- Ways into the Play
- Setting the Scene
- Keeping Track of the Action
- Characters
- Themes
- Shakespeare's Language
- Exploring with Drama
- Writing about Henry IV Part 1
Further Reading and Resources

Authors

William Shakespeare

Roma Gill