Henry IV Part 2

William Shakespeare

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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part II is about the burden of power, old age, and atonement for the past as King Henry dies and Prince Hal accepts the crown. The play begins in the aftermath of the battle in Shrewsbury.

In despair at the death of his son Hotspur, the Earl of Northumberland pledges to lend his support to a second rebellion. This uprising is led by Richard Scroop, who is the Archbishop of York.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.