Henry IV Part 1: ‘Nothing Can Seem Foul to Those Who Win’

Episode 166:As with 'Richard II' 'Henry IV part 1' handles some complex English history as it examines the relationships between the King, his son and the powerful Percy family.  After the deposition of Richard II Henry ruled for fourteen years until his death. Having ended 'Richard II' with Henry’s accession to the throne and Richard’s death in prison Shakespeare opens this play just a few years later, but with a vision of a tired king and a country dissatisfied with his rule.  The setting for the playA brief synopsis of the playThe dating of the playThe early performance history of the playThe publication history of the playThe sources for the playThe balance of history and comedyThe historical accuracy of the playThe play as an examination of the father/son relationshipThe character of Hotspur as a medieval knightThe portrayal of Glendower as a mystic leaderThe role of the aristocratic ladiesPrince Hal as a new sort of leaderFalstaff, ruler of his own sort of court and a king of everymanThe historical figure of Sir John OldcastleThe later performance history of the playSupport the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.