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Could‘ve been subtitled HEY DID YOU KNOW FALSTAFF WAS FAT?? Like ok, Will, we get it. Dude was big. Don‘t have a lot of thoughts on this one—it‘s a history, so you know...a bit boring. Lots of speeches, not a ton of action. Hotspur had some good lines, and the multi-robbery-fake-out scene was funny. Not a big bang of an ending but maybe you get that with Part 2, which will be the next history I read...but not for a few months at least, LOL. 3/5 ⭐️

O gentlemen, the time of life is short;
To spend that shortness basely were too long
If life did ride upon a dial‘s point
Still ending at the arrival of an hour.

If that the King
Have any way your good deserts forgot,
Which he confesseth to be manifold,
He bids you name your griefs, and with all speed
You shall have your desires with interest
And pardon absolute for yourself and these
Herein misled by your suggestion.

[It‘s time for the Airing of Grievances! 🤣]

He said he would not ransom Mortimer,
Forbade my tongue to speak of Mortimer.
But I will find him when he lies asleep,
And in his ear I‘ll hollo ‘Mortimer.‘
Nay, I‘ll have a starling shall be taught to speak
Nothing but ‘Mortimer,‘ and give it him
To keep his anger still in motion.

[Poe was like, “I can do this better. And by better, I mean way fuckin‘ creepier.”]

Probably should have read this and part two before Henry V, but I don‘t think it really matters. I‘m a little wary because the histories are already far less interesting for me and this one has some pretty meh reviews. But it‘s Shakespeare, and my little project means I gotta read them all, so I‘m doing it! #nowreading

Another Shakespeare play where the intro writer makes excuses and talks about how this is one of Shakespeare's weakest ones.

Think I've read more 'bad plays' by Shakepeare than good ones.

This is the synopsis of Part 1 in my copy of Part 2, just in case anyone needs it or wants it. Hopefully it hasn‘t stretched the limits of cell phone screens too badly for those without access to a tablet.
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Kate and Hotspur (from a google image search).

So, this was part I and maybe/maybe-not ended anticlimactically. But it was quite wonderful to meet Falstaff and all the insults around him. Kate makes her mark, a potent foil to Hotspur, even if she just has a few appearances. Not my favorite Shakespeare, but has its moments. (And, I quietly really liked Prince Henry)

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I learned from this play that rebellion, like time, is a flat circle (philosophy by way of True Detective & Shakespeare 😅). While court intrigue is a key aspect, the part that interested me more is how Prince Hal goes from rebellion to kingship. Falstaff is a brilliant character, a satirical standpoint from which to observe the hypocricies of the monarchy. Lady Kate is saucy af. The language in this play is its own gift. #ShakespeareReadAlong

Henry IV came to the throne via a rebellion, and now he is dealing with a rebellion himself - a rebellion of his old friends. This setup gives us an interesting dramatic irony, which Shakespeare fully exploits. The other part of the story is the Prince‘s debauchery and thieving with his low friends, among whom Falstaff gives us one of the bard‘s best comic characters. Much witty wordplay ensues, there is lots of fighting and action. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loved the action and the speed of the second half of the play. I wasn‘t a huge fan of most of the characters, but the fact that they all try to kill each other in the final act perks things up. Kate was my favourite character. I love Shakespeare‘s strong female characters. Looking forward to Part 2.
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Final discussion for part 1. So how did it go? How did you like the final act? Handy thoughts over all?
Not going to lie. I liked the fact that the last act is all the male characters trying to kill each other. That was actually quite fun. The characters I like are the female characters.
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I‘m on the fence with how to rate this one. I studied it in college and remember loving it then, but this reread has been challenging, even with audio to help. There are some great lines, but as a whole, it‘s a little dry. The last act definitely picks up the pace, though, so I‘ll go with Pick both for nostalgia sake and Act V.
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“The better part of Valour, is Discretion; in the which better part, I have saved my life”
If all the people who misquote this line actually read the play, I don‘t think they would be so quick to claim the sentiment. #shakespearereadalong @GingerAntics @readinginthedark @batsy @Graywacke @TheBookHippie @DGRachel

It seems the consensus is to keep going and read Part 2 next. I think I mentioned before that I had a tentative schedule for Part 2, I‘m just checking with everyone who is behind to see if a week is going to be enough time to catch up. I know we have at least one new born and one person who jumped in about half way through. I know a lot (most?) of us are behind. I just want to make sure as many people as possible are ready to go for part 2.

#currentlyreading + today's #libraryhaul-Murder on the Orient Express and The 🔥 Court.

Are you starting a book today? What is it?

Also, we have this small order of business. Part 2 picks up a few hours after the end of Part 1 and it is suggested to read them consecutively, but if anyone needs a break, let me know and we can stick a play between them. I also think, either way, we need a catch up week so everyone can catch up with this one before we start the next one. VOTING IS NOW OPEN: PART 2 OR AN INTERMISSION PLAY?
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I wanted to get this posted before I went for my run.
Things are speeding up here in Act IV. The action of this act reflects this speeding time and moves very quickly. We see the full passion of Hotspur, the complete idiocy of Falstaff, and we get a little foreshadowing of the next play.
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I KNEW I studied this play in college. Pulled out my Complete Signet Classic Shakespeare and sure enough, this is one of the plays I tabbed for class. Now, if only I had taken better notes in the text...😂😂 #shakespearereadalong

Rickie is still here. He may be dead, but he haunts this play.
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THE END IS NIGH!!!
This seems to be everywhere at the moment. Perhaps Crowley convinced Shakes to put this in. 😏
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Trying out my new headphones while getting caught up with the #ShakespeareReadalong. I‘m grateful for the audiobook to listen to as I read the print version. I‘m finding it very difficult to focus on the text of this particular play. 😳

This Hal is a little younger than I‘ve been picturing him, but for some reason I really like this painting.
So in Act III we‘ve seen the plan against Hank who can‘t seem to understand what god could possibly be punishing him for (hubris certainly couldn‘t be on the list of possibilities), and Hal giving command of a regiment of men to Falstaff (which seems like the dumbest idea I‘ve ever heard, but what do I know?).
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Great etching of the Act III Scene 1 conspiracy.
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I‘d like to say this to a few people these days. #Shakespeare always has a way of giving really good advice for all of us. #henryIVpart1 #HenryIV #shakespeareskings #shakespearereadalong

Time to catch up (#shakespearereadalong)

Alright ladies and gentlemen (I‘m pretty sure we‘ve got two guys now, if not, Gentleman), how is everyone getting on? Falstaff is a truly interesting character, but I still think Hotspur is still my favourite. I do wish his wife, Lady Kate Percy, has given him more grief. She is so on to the little plot her husband and brother are up to.
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The Arden edition explains that this was a well-known pun of the day. A Noble was a coin, and a Royal was a more valuable one. I love all the quick wordplay: insults, puns, and outrageous lies (I‘m looking at you Falstaff) in this Act. #shakespearereadalong @GingerAntics @Graywacke @CoffeeNBooks @Tanisha_A @readinginthedark @batsy

When the revolution takes place and we rob the actual robbers running our countries and the corporations, I will be yelling out this string of insults. #ShakespeareReadAlong @GingerAntics

Just polishing up on my 16th-century insults.

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Came across this while reading the play and I wonder if Charlotte Brontë's famous "to walk invisible" was inspired by a Shakespearean highway robber. #ShakespeareReadAlong #shirlitesunite

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@GingerAntics In answer to your question about what is in the 84 page introduction: it‘s a lot of scholarly information, both things like which quartos the edition is based on and what editorial decisions were made, and also placing the play in Shakespeare‘s oeuvre, as shown above. Fascinating, but not necessary to read and understand the play. #shakespearereadalong

I don‘t know about you guys, but I already like this play more than Richard II, but maybe that‘s just because I like to see people mess with Bolingbrook/Henry IV. How is everyone getting on? What are your thoughts so far?
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I know some people are behind already and that‘s totally cool. It seems it‘s been a crazy week for everyone so jump in whenever.

She‘s clearly worried. Maybe she thinks I expect her to read it too, or she sees Hotspur‘s future. Anyway, started Henry IV, Part 1, this morning. so far it‘s different and more difficult than any other Shakespeares I‘ve read.

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I kind of like this part, where Hotspur seems to prefer Richard over Henry...or at least uses far more pleasant desecrations for Rickie than Hank. (Yes, I‘ve given them nicknames. 😏) I think I like this play even better than Richard II
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‘I‘ll have a starling shall be taught to speak
Nothing but “Mortimer,” and give it him
To keep his anger still in motion.‘
Hotspur didn‘t waste any time getting worked up! And I love Shakespeare‘s inventiveness in coming up with ways to irritate the King.
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Getting started a bit late in the week, but I‘ll be ready to go come Sunday (Monday for some) after some sleep. I‘ve read a little bit tonight, but my eyes are starting to cross, so I‘m heading to bed. I‘ll pick this up and knock it out tomorrow.
Happy Reading, Littens!!! (and good night)
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Anyone else‘s inner reading voice get a very theatrical English accent when reading Shakespeare?

Just a quick reminder to everyone in the #Shakespearereadalong that we‘ll be discussing the first act of Henry IV, part 1 a week from today.

Sorry this took so long. It‘s been a crazy week. The mass consensus seems to be Sundays are better, so I went with those. ‼️ I‘ve tentatively scheduled part 2, but if we‘re feeling like we need a play between them, that‘s an option as well, so I‘ll post that schedule when it‘s no longer tentative.
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If you think this guy looks ridiculous, just wait until you see his son. He does not look at all like Hal from the movie The Hallow Crown, unfortunately. I‘m getting the schedule ready for Henry IV, part 1. ❓Does anyone prefer doing the discussions on Saturday over Sunday?
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You guys, I'm so nervous for my Shakespeare class. I loved the comedies in high school, but any of his tragedies just went right over my head. I'd be reading a monologue and have no freaking clue what was going on.

Any tips for tackling Shakespeare? I'm starting Henry IV first.

Also, my bad for trying to be impressive and buy the complete works. Apparently there are individual books that are annotated that would have been helpful. 🤦🏻‍♀️

After another exhausting day full of trains, waiting and an uncomfortable flight, I‘m back at home!
Sign at a Pub next to the 📍#Shakespeare Globe, about 3 minutes away from my hostel.
#london #holiday #journey #tourist

Before he was urging on his troops with words like band of brothers, Henry V was just Hal. He like to drink & carouse & ignore his father‘s wishes. He was not the warrior king. I loved watching him start to transform.

“Thought‘s the slave of life, & life time‘s fool;
And time, that takes survey of all the world,
Must have a stop. O, I could prophesy,
But that the earthy and cold hand of death
Lies on my tongue.”

“Tell truth & shame the Devil!”

All the books I currently own for #LitsyClassics. Planning on #SerialReader, library, and audio for the rest. Although I may just cave and buy one or two more hard copies if they‘re pretty. ☺️ I find it funny that War and Peace (bottom, left) is one of the smallest. @Sarah83

#seductiveshakespeare Day 28: Henry IV