The second part of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a darker, more autumnal play than its predecessor. Rebellion still threatens the kingdom, Falstaff grows older and more desperate, and Prince Hal must finally choose between his tavern companions and the responsibilities of kingship. The play culminates in one of Shakespeare’s most moving — and most debated — rejections.
Written around 1597–1598, Henry IV Part 2 completes the arc that ends with Henry V. This free EPUB is formatted for any e-reader.