The Battaile of Agincourt by Michael Drayton
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About this eBook
| Author | Drayton, Michael, 1563-1631 |
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| Editor | Garnett, Richard, 1835-1906 |
| LoC No. | 01003771 |
| Title | The Battaile of Agincourt |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Battaile of Agincourt" by Michael Drayton is a historical narrative poem written in the early 17th century. This work recounts the famous battle that took place in 1415 between the English army, led by King Henry V, and the French forces. The poem likely explores themes of patriotism and valor, depicting the English soldiers' heroism and struggles during the conflict. The opening portion of the poem sets the stage for the historical events that unfolded during the Battle of Agincourt. It begins by presenting the context of the conflict, highlighting the political and military tensions leading up to the battle. Drayton details King Henry's motivations and the sentiments of both the English and the French as they prepare for war. The narrative weaves historical facts with poetic storytelling, hinting at the fierce determination of the English forces and foreshadowing the intensity of the battle to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27770 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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