Contains Henry V, Shakespeare's tragedy in which young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs; and includes detailed notes, an introduction to Shakespeare's language, and essays about his life, theater and publication of his works.
A study guide to Henry V, including the text of the play, plot summaries, character notes, activity and discussion ideas, and background information on Shakespeare's life and times.
Features the full, unabridged script, a running synopsis of the action, background notes and performance illustrations, an explanation of unfamiliar words, and a wide range of classroon-tested activities for groups and individuals.
A reference guide to the Shakespearean drama about the warrior king, discussing its various texts; examining its dramatic structure, use of style, and themes; offering different critical perspectives on the play; and providing a history of "Henry V" in performance.
A study guide to Henry V, including the text of the play, plot summaries, character notes, activity and discussion ideas, and background information on Shakespeare's life and time.
Presents Shakespeare's history play in which young King Henry of England asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs; and includes explanatory notes, plot summaries, and a key to famous lines and phrases.
A study of Shakespeare's "Henry V, " presenting it as an ambiguous and disturbing drama that has been radically edited in past productions in order to promote a patriotic message, and including discussion of key themes and concepts, an examination of critical ideas and trends, and a selection of critical perspectives.
Presents eleven essays spanning 1909-1998 on Shakespeare's ebullient, hard-drinking character Falstaff, covering such topics and themes as his rejection by Henry, his language, his roles, the "carnivalesque," and mortality.
