Henry IV, Part II
by William Shakespeare
112 pages~2 hrs
“To inherit the future, the past must be left behind.”
As King Henry IV’s health fades and rebellion once again threatens the throne, Prince Hal must finally choose between his riotous past and his royal destiny. This sweeping drama explores the heavy burden of power and the bittersweet transition from youthful rebellion to the weight of the crown.
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