King Henry the Fifth by William Shakespeare
"King Henry the Fifth" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the late 16th century. The play dramatizes the events surrounding King Henry V of England, including his claim to the French throne and the consequential military campaign in France during the early 15th century. It highlights themes of leadership, honor, and the burdens of kingship, primarily through the character of Henry himself as he navigates the complexities of warand loyalty. The opening of "King Henry the Fifth" sets the stage for the story to unfold, introducing the character of Henry who is now fully aware of the responsibilities and challenges faced as he prepares for war. At the royal court in Westminster, Henry calls upon the Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss his claim to the French crown, specifically addressing the Salique law, which has been invoked against his claims. As Henry demonstrates his determination and sense of justice, the conspiratorial plots and inner conflicts that threaten his rule are established, revealing the political tensions that will play a crucial role in the narrative. The scene transitions from England to France, foreshadowing the impending conflict and Henry's journey of transformation from a wayward prince to a formidable leader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Editor | Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868 |
| Title | King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_V_(play) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| 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. | 22791 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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