King Henry V: Play Guide and Free Edition
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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 King Henry V of England as he claims the French throne and leads his outnumbered army to face the French at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. The final play in a tetralogy, it shows Henry's transformation from the wild prince of earlier plays into a determined warrior-king who must inspire his troops and bear the moral weight of leadership.
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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