King Henry IV, Part 2

by William Shakespeare

"King Henry IV, Part 2" by William Shakespeare is a history play written between 1596 and 1599. This continuation of Shakespeare's tetralogy follows Prince Hal's final journey toward kingship while the aging Falstaff revels in London's underworld, expecting royal favor. As King Henry IV lies dying and a new rebellion threatens England, the two storylines move toward an inevitable confrontation. The play explores themes of age, mortality, and political transformation, culminating in a dramatic reckoning that will determine both the prince's future and Falstaff's fate.