A triumphantly patriotic play that also casts a critical eye at war and warriors, this great epic drama depicts a charismatic ruler in a time of national struggle. The young King Henryโs victory over the French despite overwhelming odds creates a spectacle of action, color, and thundering battles. Whether the warrior-king is urging his men โOnce more unto the breach, dear friends,โ or wooing Katharine of France, Henry is magnificently adapted to the role he must play in Englandโs greatness. Henry V represents the culmination of Shakespeareโs art as a writer of historical drama.
Each Edition Includes:
โข Comprehensive explanatory notes
โข Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship
โข Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English
โข Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories
โข An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography