King Henry V: Play Guide and Free Edition
King Henry V: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
King Henry V is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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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 leads an invasion of France, claiming the throne through ancestral right. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Henry's army faces the French at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. The play chronicles Henry's transformation from the wild prince of earlier plays into a decisive military leader, culminating in his legendary victory and pursuit of both a kingdom and a royal bride.
Book and edition facts
- Title: King Henry V
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- History -- Henry V, 1413-1422 -- Drama
- Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
- Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422 -- Drama
- Historical drama
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: History - Royalty
- Category: History - Warfare
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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