Henry IV Part 1 - Oxford School Shakespeare Series

This history play is the tale of Prince Hal, who falls into bad company and rebels against the expectations of the crown. Meanwhile, Hotspur, who is not in line to be king, seems to be the better candidate. When war descends upon the kingdom, the prince must discover where his loyalties lie and decide whether he wants to step into his rightful place as the future king.

This edition of Henry IV Part 1 is specially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations. The notes include definitions of difficult words and passages, valuable background information, and suggested assignments to guide students to master Shakespeare's work.

Students of all ages relate to timeless themes, such as meeting the expectations of others, success and failure, and peer pressure.