Welcome to this Gumberg Library research guide on Shakespeare's most popular character, Sir John Falstaff, and the three plays in which he appears, Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, and The Merry Wives of Windsor. It will connect you to texts of the plays, background information, criticism of the play in books and articles, as well as video and audio performances. We hope you will find it useful. Enjoy!
Ebooks
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The Cambridge Companion to Shakespearean Comedy
The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare's History Plays
Critical Survey of Shakespeare's Plays
New Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare
Shakespeare for Students: Critical Interpretations of Shakespeare's Plays and PoetryPrint books
The Fortunes of Falstaff by 
Shakespeare's Typological Satire: A Study of the Falstaff-Oldcastle Problem
The First Part of King Henry the Fourth: Texts and Contexts by 
The Merry Wives of Windsor by Click a link to see all books on that subject at Gumberg Library
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This research guide was made by Ted Bergfelt, Humanities Librarian. If you need help with research on Falstaff, the Henry plays, The Merry Wives of Windsor, or any Humanities topic, you may contact him Monday through Friday at 412-396-5351 or via email
