The Life of King Henry V by William Shakespeare
"The Life of King Henry V" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. This dramatic work revolves around the young King Henry V of England, highlighting his transformation from a wayward prince to a formidable ruler who leads his country into war against France. The play explores themes of leadership, honor, and the complexities of war. At the start of the play, a Chorus introduces the
audience to the context of King Henry's reign and his claim to the French throne. The opening scenes feature the Archbishop of Canterbury discussing a proposed bill that could threaten the Church's landholdings and Henry's desire to assert his claim to France. As the King gathers his council and anticipates a French response to his claims, he demonstrates his newfound maturity and strategic mind. The prologue sets a tone of anticipation for the ensuing conflict, foreshadowing the challenges Henry will face as he prepares to assert himself on the battlefield. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | The Life of King Henry V |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_V_(play) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422 -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry V, 1413-1422 -- Drama |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1521 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 372 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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