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As in Richard II . , Shakespeare based the historical part of Henry IV . chiefly on Holinshed's Chronicles , 1578-87 . On the whole Shakespeare adheres to the facts of history , but he does not scruple , where necessary , to diverge ...
As in Richard II . , Shakespeare based the historical part of Henry IV . chiefly on Holinshed's Chronicles , 1578-87 . On the whole Shakespeare adheres to the facts of history , but he does not scruple , where necessary , to diverge ...
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For this sudden transformation of King Henry there is perhaps some justification to be found in Holinshed , who dwells upon the troubles of the early years of the reign . In conclusion Holinshed says :“ Oh what a suspected state ...
For this sudden transformation of King Henry there is perhaps some justification to be found in Holinshed , who dwells upon the troubles of the early years of the reign . In conclusion Holinshed says :“ Oh what a suspected state ...
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was born in 1390 , is given a rôle in the drama ; but for this Holinshed supplies no authority . Shakespeare's purpose is obvious . He needed the younger , staider brother as a foil to the wild , if heroic , Prince Hal .
was born in 1390 , is given a rôle in the drama ; but for this Holinshed supplies no authority . Shakespeare's purpose is obvious . He needed the younger , staider brother as a foil to the wild , if heroic , Prince Hal .
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( iv ) Shakespeare follows Holinshed in confounding Sir Edmund Mortimer with Edmund Mortimer , Earl of March . ? Sir Edmund , who was defeated and captured by Glendower at Pilleth , in Radnorshire , June 22 , 1402 , was the second son ...
( iv ) Shakespeare follows Holinshed in confounding Sir Edmund Mortimer with Edmund Mortimer , Earl of March . ? Sir Edmund , who was defeated and captured by Glendower at Pilleth , in Radnorshire , June 22 , 1402 , was the second son ...
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Battle of Shrewsbury ( 1403 ) , whereas Holinshed assigns it to the year 1412 . As the dramatic balance of the play depends largely on the rivalry of Prince Henry and Hotspur , Shakespeare was obliged to advance somewhat the age of the ...
Battle of Shrewsbury ( 1403 ) , whereas Holinshed assigns it to the year 1412 . As the dramatic balance of the play depends largely on the rivalry of Prince Henry and Hotspur , Shakespeare was obliged to advance somewhat the age of the ...
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| Title | The Works of Shakespeare ... The Eversley edition Volume 9 of The Works of Shakespeare, William Shakespeare |
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| Editor | Charles Harold Herford |
| Publisher | Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1919 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 22 May 2008 |
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