When did William Shakespeare write Henry IV, Part 2?
William Shakespeare wrote Henry IV, Part 2 between the years 1596 and 1599. The text entered the Register of the Stationers Company on the 23rd of August 1600.
Questions about Henry IV, Part 2
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who published the first quarto edition of Henry IV, Part 2?
Booksellers Andrew Wise and William Aspley published the first quarto edition in 1600. Valentine Simmes handled the printing process for this initial release.
What happened to Falstaff when Hal became King in Henry IV, Part 2?
Hal rejects Falstaff saying he has changed and can no longer associate with such people. The London lowlifes expect a paradise of thieves under Hal's governance but are instead purged and imprisoned by the authorities.
Which historical sources did William Shakespeare use for Henry IV, Part 2?
Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles served as the primary source for most of his chronicle histories. Edward Hall's The Union of the Two Illustrious Families of Lancaster and York also appears to have been consulted.
When was the earliest extant manuscript text of Henry IV, Part 2 created?
The earliest extant manuscript text of scenes from Henry IV, Part 2 exists in the Dering Manuscript. This theatrical abridgment of both parts of Henry IV was prepared around 1623.