- John Falstaff - Wikipedia
Hal's main companion in enjoying the low life is Sir John Falstaff Fat, old, drunk, and corrupt as he is, he has a charisma and a zest for life that captivates the Prince Hal likes Falstaff but makes no pretence of being like him He enjoys insulting his dissolute friend and makes sport of him
- Sir John Falstaff | Character, Quotes, Facts | Britannica
Sir John Falstaff, one of the most famous comic characters in all English literature, who appears in four of William Shakespeare ’s plays Entirely the creation of Shakespeare, Falstaff is said to have been partly modeled on Sir John Oldcastle, a soldier and the martyred leader of the Lollard sect
- Falstaff Synopsis, The Story of Verdis Comic Opera - LiveAbout
Verdi's opera, Falstaff, tells a story of a fat knight's attempt to get money by promising his heart and status to two wealthy women Read the entire Falstaff synopsis
- Falstaff - LA Opera
Falstaff, the final opera and rare comedy by Giuseppe Verdi, returns to LA Opera Laugh as the Merry Wives of WIndsor best a scheming knight Book now!
- Historical Background: Sir John Falstaff and Sir John . . .
The Epilogue to Henry IV, Part 2 draws an absolute distinction between the play’s character Sir John Falstaff and the Protestant martyr Oldcastle The reason for the explicit differentiation is that the character Falstaff was first created under the name Sir John Oldcastle
- Plot and Creation: Falstaff - Metropolitan Opera
Legend has it that Queen Elizabeth I was so enraptured by the character of Sir John Falstaff, first seen in the historical plays Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2 (written between 1596–99), that she inspired Shakespeare to dedicate a new story to the depiction of Falstaff in love
- The History of Falstaff - Royal Shakespeare Company
Sir John Falstaff is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters But what’s the history behind this character, and does it offer us any clues to explain his enduring popularity?
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