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

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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. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists and classroom notes.
This title is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent AS/A level specifications.

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