Henry IV, Part 1 (Folger Shakespeare Library)

The story of a medieval monarch, his troublesome heir, and his constant struggle against plotters, schemers, and rebels.

This edition includes:
• Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
• Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
• Scene-by-scene plot summaries
• A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases
• An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
• An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play