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Title: The Life of King Henry V

Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers.

Summary: "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.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1521

Published: Nov 1, 1998

Downloads: 249

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Life of King Henry V

Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers.

Summary: "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.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1521

Published: Nov 1, 1998

Downloads: 249

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.