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Uniform Title: Henry V. Dutch
Title: Koning Hendrik de Vijfde
Alternate Title: Koning Hendrik V
Original Publication: Netherlands: A.W. Sijthoff,1898.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_V_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hendrik_V_(toneelstuk)
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
Summary: "Koning Hendrik de Vijfde" by William Shakespeare is a historical play likely written in the late 16th century. The play explores themes of leadership and war through the character of King Henry V, who aims to reclaim French territories for England during the Hundred Years' War. The story focuses on Henry, his noble companions, and the challenges they face as they prepare for battle. The opening of the play introduces various significant characters and sets the stage for the unfolding conflict between England and France. The Chorus calls upon the audience to use their imagination to envision the grandeur of the historical events to come. The initial scenes take place in England, where the Archbishop of Canterbury discusses legal concerns regarding claims to the French throne with Ely. Their conversation establishes the stakes involved in Henry's impending military campaign, suggesting that both political and spiritual elements will influence the narrative as the characters grapple with moral dilemmas and acts of betrayal. The stage is set for a dramatic exploration of honor, camaraderie, and the price of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator: Burgersdijk, L. A. J. (Leendert Alexander Johannes), 1828-1900
EBook No.: 67635
Published: Mar 15, 2022
Downloads: 111
Language: Dutch
Subject: Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422 -- Drama
Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry V, 1413-1422 -- Drama
Subject: Historical drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Henry V. Dutch
Title: Koning Hendrik de Vijfde
Alternate Title: Koning Hendrik V
Original Publication: Netherlands: A.W. Sijthoff,1898.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_V_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hendrik_V_(toneelstuk)
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
Summary: "Koning Hendrik de Vijfde" by William Shakespeare is a historical play likely written in the late 16th century. The play explores themes of leadership and war through the character of King Henry V, who aims to reclaim French territories for England during the Hundred Years' War. The story focuses on Henry, his noble companions, and the challenges they face as they prepare for battle. The opening of the play introduces various significant characters and sets the stage for the unfolding conflict between England and France. The Chorus calls upon the audience to use their imagination to envision the grandeur of the historical events to come. The initial scenes take place in England, where the Archbishop of Canterbury discusses legal concerns regarding claims to the French throne with Ely. Their conversation establishes the stakes involved in Henry's impending military campaign, suggesting that both political and spiritual elements will influence the narrative as the characters grapple with moral dilemmas and acts of betrayal. The stage is set for a dramatic exploration of honor, camaraderie, and the price of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator: Burgersdijk, L. A. J. (Leendert Alexander Johannes), 1828-1900
EBook No.: 67635
Published: Mar 15, 2022
Downloads: 111
Language: Dutch
Subject: Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422 -- Drama
Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry V, 1413-1422 -- Drama
Subject: Historical drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.