Henry V
Henry V (The Chronicle History of Henry the fift) Author: William Shakespeare
Pf: c.1598–9, London
Published: 1623 (‘bad’ 1st quarto, 1600)
Genre: Hist. drama in 5 acts; blank verse and prose
Setting: England and France, 1413–20
Cast: 38m, 4f, extras
The young Henry V makes a legally founded claim to the throne of France. When the French respond with an impertinent gift of tennis balls, Henry resolves to invade France. Before embarking, he arrests three traitors and has them executed. The English army, both common men and officers, and the French court are seen preparing for battle. After gallantly taking Harfleur, Henry's vastly outnumbered forces march towards a confrontation with the French at Agincourt. On the eve of battle, Henry, disguised as a common soldier, goes amongst his troops. The bloody...
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