OXFORD WORLD CLASSICS: : HENRY IV PART TWO THE OXFORD SHAKESPEARE PB B FORMAT – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE-RENE WEIS

Rene Weis reveals Shakepeare s use of multiple sources to be eclectic in the extreme in this radical reconsideration of the play s date and text. He also argues for the first time that Falstaff was called Oldcastle in Part 2 as well as in Part I. The play s striving towards a form of order, peace, and legitimacy is explored in relation to Part I and through rigorous attention to structure and language. A full account of the play s history in performance and on film yields a fascinating reflection of its relationship to national triumph and crisis, as well as the diverse idealogical interpretations it has inspired. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.