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 and information on Shakespeare's sources and the play in performance.
Henry V is a study of kingship, patriotism, and heroic determination, tempered by tender comedy as Henry courts Katherine, Princess of France. Henry, the noble and courageous young king of England, decides to invade France, to the throne of which he believes he has a rightful claim. At Agincourt he leads his army into battle against the powerful French forces, and against all the odds, wins a famous victory.
Young King Henry of England, attempting to remove himself from his wild days as Prince Hal, 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.
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.
Includes the full text of the play in which the English monarch attempts to unite all of England, as well as an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career, commentary on productions of the play, and a scene-by-scene analysis.
