The Life of King Henry the Fifth by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Life of King Henry the Fifth
Alternate Title King Henry V
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_V_(play)
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The Life of King Henry the Fifth" by William Shakespeare is a historical play believed to have been written in the early 17th century during the English Renaissance. The play centers around King Henry V of England as he embraces his responsibility as a ruler, confronts issues of war, and seeks to claim the throne of France, setting the stage for themes of honor, leadership, and national identity. At the start of the play, the Prologue sets up the narrative context, invoking the audience’s imagination for the grand events to follow, notably the impending conflict between England and France. The scene opens with two bishops discussing the political landscape and the potential implications of a bill that could threaten the church's property and power. This leads to the introduction of King Henry, who is determined to assert his claim to the French crown, spurred by legal justifications and the counsel of his lords. As tension mounts, ambassadors from France arrive with a mocking message, further igniting the king's resolve to confront his enemies in battle. The opening portion deftly combines historical context with dramatic intent, setting up the conflict that will drive the plot of the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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. 1119
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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