Henry IV, Part 2, William Shakespeare
Henry IV, Part 2, William Shakespeare
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Henry IV, Part 2

Author: William Shakespeare

Narrator: a full cast, Jamie Glover, Richard Griffiths, Julian Glover

Unabridged: 3 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Arkangel

Published: 05/05/2005

Categories: Fiction, Drama


Synopsis

Prince Hal parts from his past to fulfill his royal destiny, in this essential conclusion to Henry IV, Part 1.Rebellion still simmers in England and King Henry's health is failing. Prince Hal has proved his courage but the king still fears that his son's pleasure-loving nature will bring the realm to ruin. Meanwhile, Falstaff and his ribald companions waste the nights in revelry, anticipating the moment when Hal will ascend the throne. Falstaff is in Gloucestershire when news arrives that the king has died. Has the dissolute old knight's hour come at last?Hal is played by Jamie Glover and King Henry by Julian Glover. Richard Griffiths is Falstaff.

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born to John Shakespeare and Mary Arden in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain), many of which are regarded as the most exceptional works of drama ever produced, including Romeo and Juliet (1595), Henry V (1599), Hamlet (1601), Othello (1604), King Lear (1606) and Macbeth (1606), as well as a collection of 154 sonnets, which number among the most profound and influential love poetry in English. Shakespeare died in Stratford in 1616.

About Tom Wheelwright

Tom Wheelwright es Contador Público Autorizado y la fuerza creativa detrás de WealthAbility, el movimiento de Riqueza libre de impuestos más importante del mundo, que sirve a empresarios e inversores a nivel mundial. Como fundador y CEO, Tom ha sido responsable de revolucionar los servicios de consultoría y estrategias fiscales, empresariales y de riqueza para clientes premium durante casi 30 años. Tom es un experto en estrategias fiscales para sociedades y corporaciones, un conocido orador y un innovador en educación financiera. Robert T. Kiyosaki, autor bestseller de Padre Rico, Padre Pobre, se refiere a Tom como "un jugador que cualquiera que quiera ser rico necesita tener en su equipo". Ha sido colaborador de Robert T. Kiyosaki en varios de sus libros. Tom tiene una maestría en Contabilidad Profesional por la Universidad de Texas y una licenciatura en Artes por la Universidad de Utah.

About E.A. Copen

E. A. Copen lives deep in the deep dark woods outside one of the most haunted cities in Ohio. While working a boring retail job, she entertained herself with stories of the fantastic, some of which became books like Guilty by Association, Death Rites, and Broken Empire. She speaks three languages fluently: English, Latin, and sarcasm. E. A. is currently studying to become proficient in memes.

About Jamie Glover

Jamie Glover was trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. He has appeared on stage in productions of The Cherry Orchard and Mother Tongue. His many radio credits include Ben Hur and Sherlock Holmes, and on television he has had roles in Brother Cadfael, The Broker’s Man, and Breaking Up. His film work includes Age of Treason, which was directed by Kevin Connor.

About Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths (1947–2013) was an English stage, film, and television actor best known for his critically acclaimed roles in such films as The History Boys, Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi, and several of the Harry Potter films. In honor of his contributions to the performing arts he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2008. 

About Julian Glover

Julian Glover is a classical stage actor who has also appeared in many films, including Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Troy, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, and the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only. He trained at the National Youth Theatre, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and appeared in many British television series in the 1960s and ’70s.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bill on March 06, 2020

This is chillier world than the first part of Henry IV, lacking in both its good humor and its generosity. Falstaff is not nearly so funny apart from Hal, Prince John is a much icier foil than the mercurial Hotspur, and Hal himself--whom we wish to like--makes himself disagreeable by stealing his dy......more

Goodreads review by Leonard on May 22, 2021

In Henry IV, Part 1, Prince Hal was for the most part in a rebellion against his father and his noble calling, and spent his time in the cesspools of London with his friends, the beer-bellied Falstaff and the rest of the prostitutes and hoodies. Here, in Part 2, the rebellions against the ever-sickl......more

Goodreads review by J.L. on July 27, 2018

The threat of social disorder swirls around William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 2 (War of the Roses #3). The threat comes in many forms. Most outwardly, it’s a rebellion led by nobles who have never really accepted the legitimacy of King Henry IV’s monarchy. As a further representation of a disrupt......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on February 09, 2017

I can't consider these plays as solitary occasions. I'm all teary-eyed. Who knew I could shed tears for poor old Falstaff, even now? I mean, sure, he's a fool and a rascal and incorrigible, but at the core of it, he and Hal were friends, weren't they? And yet, even while I hate Hal a little for his de......more

Goodreads review by Michael on April 07, 2022

Henry IV Part 2 had some excellent moments, particularly the discussion between father and son in Act 4, but I had a hard time appreciating the machinations of Falstaff and found Hal a bit abrupt in his rejection of Falstaff at the end. My favorite scene occurs as the dying King Henry IV is sleeping......more


Quotes

“A magnificent production, with John Glover as King Henry IV and Jamie Glover as Prince Hal, also offers an outstanding supporting cast, musical interludes, and sound effects. A collector’s item for any audiobook library.” AudioFile