Lex-Ham Community Theater Shakespeare Reading Series Henry IV - part 1

Lord John of Lancaster sums up Henry IV Part 1 well, with his comment "This is the strangest tale that ever I heard." Act IV, Scene 4.

This story continues the events of Henry Bolingbroke and the lords of England after Henry becomes Henry IV. The story is probably more famous for introducing the character of Falstaff, the "fat-kidneyed rascal" to the world. Sir John Falstaff is a man who truly believes that "the better part of valour is discretion" (Act V, Scene 4).

Some good references for the play are:

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Last updated: 06/16/2004