King Henry V by William Shakespeare
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"King Henry V" by William Shakespeare is a history play written circa 1599. It follows the young English king as he launches an ambitious invasion of France, claiming the throne through ancestral right. Vastly outnumbered at Agincourt, Henry must rally his weary troops against overwhelming French forces. The play explores leadership, war, and transformation as the once-wild prince proves himself through one of history's most legendary battles. Shakespeare frames this epic tale
with a Chorus who challenges audiences to imagine kingdoms on stage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | King Henry V |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_V_(play) |
| Note | There are improved editions of this title. See eBook #100 (the Complete Shakespeare) as well as #1521 (this specific play). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| 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. | 1784 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | May 23, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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