Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part 2

William Shakespeare with A.R. Braunmuller (Contributor)

400 pages • first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play challenging dark medium-paced
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The authoritative edition of Henry IV, Part 2 from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.Henry IV, Part 2 is the only Shakespeare play that is a "sequel," in the modern sens...

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Moods

challenging 50%
adventurous 44%
reflective 34%
funny 28%
emotional 26%
sad 26%
tense 26%
dark 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

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3.52

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