Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part 1

William Shakespeare

112 pages • first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play adventurous fast-paced
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This fresh edition of Henry IV Part 2 from the RSC offers fascinating new material to help readers understand the play on the page and in performance, including interviews with Shakespearean directors Michael Boyd and Adrian Noble and actor Michae...

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Moods

adventurous 62%
funny 49%
challenging 47%
tense 29%
reflective 17%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
dark 12%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 26%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

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3.61

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