Henry IV , Part Two (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare)

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In Henry IV: Part Two Prince Hal parts from his past to fulfill his royal destiny in this essential conclusion to Henry IV, Part 1. Full-Cast Audio Theater Dramatization. Meanwhile, Falstaff and his ribald companions waste the nights in revelry, anticipating the moment when Hal will ascend the throne. Prince Hal has proved his courage but the king still fears that his son's pleasure-loving nature will bring the realm to ruin. Falstaff is in Gloucestershire when news arrives that the king has died. Hal is played by Jamie Glover and King Henry by Julian Glover. Richard Griffiths is Falstaff. Has the dissolute old knight's hour come at last?. Rebellion still simmers in England and King Henry's health is failing

Plays were not prized as literature at the time, and Shakespeare was not widely read until the middle of the eighteenth century, when a great upsurge of interest in his works began that continues today.. William Shakespeare (1564-1616), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan and early Jacobean period, is the most widely known author in all of English literature and oft

Great recording as usual, but insert incorrect. tryingtofindthetruth This rating is because the insert, while labeled as being for Henry IV, part 2, is actually the plot for Henry IV, part 1. So far the recording itself is fine.. Five Stars Arkangel has great production values. A joy to listen to time after time.. Five Stars Kimberly Russell Shakespeare!