Henry IV, Part II

Henry IV Part 2 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written between 1596-1599. It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by King Richard II and Henry IV Part 1, succeeded by King Henry V.

    The play is often seen as an extension of aspects of Henry IV Part 1 rather than a straightforward continuation of the historical narrative, placing more emphasis on the highly popular character of Falstaff and introducing other comic figures as part of his entourage, including Ancient Pistol, Doll Tearsheet, and Justice Robert Shallow. Several scenes specifically parallel episodes in Henry IV Part 1.