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Henry V - William Shakespeare
Henry V
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Unique features of the Signet Classic ShakespeareAn extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of the Signet Classic Shakespeare series, Sylvan BarnetA special introduction to the play by the editor, John Russell Brown, University of MichiganSource from... show more
Unique features of the Signet Classic ShakespeareAn extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of the Signet Classic Shakespeare series, Sylvan BarnetA special introduction to the play by the editor, John Russell Brown, University of MichiganSource from which Shakespeare derived Henry V—selections Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland, and IrelandDramatic criticism from the past and present: commentaries by William Hazlitt, W. B. Yeats, E. M. W. Tillyard, Jonathan Dollimore, Alan Sinfield, and Diane E. HendersonA comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Henry V, then and nowText, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable typeUp-to-date list of recommended readings
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780451526908 (0451526902)
ASIN: 451526902
Publisher: Signet Classics
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
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Julian Meynell's Books
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4.0 Shakespeare's War Story
Henry V is Shakespeare's war play. While he often has wars in plays this plays focus is on war and also on Kingship. Shakespeare has always been interested in Kingship and is primarily interested in the character of Kings and what makes a good and bad King. To the extent that he has any political...
BagEndBooks
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2.0 King Henry V
I actually really enjoy Shakespeare. Especially King Lear (of the few I've read so far) I just didn't like Henry V as a character, which severely stunted my ability to enjoy the play. Only the Saint Crispin's Day Speech stopped me from giving this just one star.I'm not altogether certain that I'm un...
Philosophical Musings of a Book Nerd
Philosophical Musings of a Book Nerd rated it
2.0 An English Hero
I originally read this play because it was set during the Hundred Years War and I wanted to use it as a primary source. Unfortunately it is not a primary source since it was written 150 years after the events depicted and the essay was about the English Parliament's influence on the war, which this ...
Book Talk 21st Century
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4.0 Henry V (Barnes & Noble Shakespeare)
I finished this edition today. This edition has the text on the right side, and the explanation on the left side. I saw this at the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, MN. They used most of the text, which some the essays have said is unusual. The stage was bare, except for occasional tables...
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