Cover of The history of Henry IV, part 1

The history of Henry IV, part 1

by William Shakespeare

Folger Library Shakespeare

Reading Level 9-10 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Step into the turbulent reign of King Henry IV, where political intrigue and personal struggles collide on the stage of medieval England. Follow the young Prince Hal as he navigates the challenges of royal duty and rebellion in a gripping tale of power, loyalty, and transformation. This classic drama captures the clash between honor and ambition during a pivotal moment in history.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalDramaComing of AgePoliticsFamily

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Political Conflict Violence Ambition & Power Struggles
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0671722638
Pages
274
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,494

Genres

Drama

Subjects

Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- DramaGreat Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama