Henry IV (Falstaff): Actors on Shakespeare by Simon Callow

by Simon Callow

The Actors on Shakespeare series draws on the contemporary relevance of, and enjoyment to be found in, Shakespeare. Each book provides an introduction to a particular play from an individual actor's perspective; here Simon Callow offers his view of Falstaff in Henry IV, Part I

Genres: Shakespeare

Paperback

First published June 1, 2002

About the author

Stage and screen actor

Reviews

[David Kowalski · Rating 4 out of 5]

A superb summary of the text and a deep non-partisan analysis of the main characters by an actor who easily matches the finest contemporary critics of Shakespeare's work.

[Ipshita Sarmah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Falstaff got me rolling with laughter! And Lady percy's "Do you not love me? Do you not, indeed?" set me in tears! One of Shakespeare's greatest histories! Liked it!

[J.]

NOTE: My book is the 1994 Washington Square Press edition in collaboration with the Folger Library.