Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare
This classic play revolves around the life of King Henry IV, his son Prince Hal, and their turbulent kingdom. The kingdom is in chaos due to rebellions, and the king is disappointed with his son's irresponsible behavior. The prince, however, spends his time in taverns with the amusing and deceitful Falstaff. As the rebellion against the king grows, Prince Hal shows his true potential and bravery by not only saving his father in battle but also killing the leader of the rebellion, proving himself to be a worthy heir to the throne.
The 1731st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1597
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 26,090
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 9th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- 24th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- 585th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Book of Great Books: A Guide to 100 World Classics (Book)