Sir Ian McKellen, William Squire, Trevor Nunn, and Gary Watson perform Shakespeare's play. Here, the Bard tells the story of King Henry V of England, focusing on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War.
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"I first read this in high school. I remember liking it then, but of course I got more out of it this time through. This is my favorite of all Shakespeare's histories (that I've read so far. I still have a few to go). Favorite lines: "I would give all my fame for a pot of ale and safety," and "If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive." I found out this time through that the term "Band of Brothers" originated here. I like King Henry so much more in this play. He comes of age, is a great leader, but still finds time for shenanigans." — Marilee (5 out of 5 stars)
"I first read this in high school. I remember liking it then, but of course I got more out of it this time through. This is my favorite of all Shakespeare's histories (that I've read so far. I still have a few to go). Favorite lines: "I would give all my fame for a pot of ale and safety," and "If it be a sin to covet honor, I am the most offending soul alive." I found out this time through that the term "Band of Brothers" originated here. I like King Henry so much more in this play. He comes of age, is a great leader, but still finds time for shenanigans."
" Rousing. Inspiring. I'd follow Henry into battle any day. "
" Thx to Jarod Chin :) "
" While Midsummer Night's Dream is my favorite Shakespeare play, this easily takes the second place. The play and it's main chracter are so complex that every person who reads it will see the play differently. "
" I did rather like this play of all his histories. "
" well, carpe diem... "
" This portrayal of the king has to be one of the most powerful study in character in all of WS's work. My favorite play. "
" love shakespeare!!! "
" Henry V had a couple (famously) grand monologues, and the French-to-English humor was pretty good. The Battle of Agincourt was well handled, with the leadup among the troops and the changing tides within the battle itself. "
" I read this one when I was 19 years old. You can get abridged versions of Shakespeare but I prefer the original. Sometimes it is helpful to get an edition that includes the original book on one side of the page and the story written in "easy to understand English" on the opposite page. "
" Shakespeare's Henry V is one of the few characters in whom I can say both grace and valor jump off the page. This is an enjoyable read. "
" Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn. Some good dialogue, and it is interesting to read about the equivalent of a war movie (i.e., patriotism) but in the Elizabethan era. Still, some of those speeches draaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag. "
" OK graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's classic. The illustrations are serviceable if generic. "
" read during my semester abroad at Cambridge University, England "
" This new edition of a timeless drama puts the feeling into Shakespeare's lines. The play chronicles a short, but influential episode in King Henry the Fifth of England, as he attempted (and succeeded) in gaining the French throne. This tale of action and love fascinated me and I enjoyed reading it. "
" Pretty much the most inspiring play ever. I used to recite lines from this to myself on the way to school to screw up my courage (I know, another play). "Now set the teeth, and stretch the nostrils wide..." "
" Has some of my favorite Shakespeare lines! Henry sure had a way with words. "
" A history play with some great speeches, but, yawn. The battle scenes are interesting, but then again, I have Kenneth Branagh to thank for that. "
" The St. Crispin's Day Speech is definitely one of my favorites in Shakespeare's canon. It's so good, in fact, it even makes an appearance in the movie "Independence Day"...ah, Bill Pullman at his finest. "
" Beautiful - my favourite Shakespeare; unleash the dogs of war!! "
" This is the best history play I've ever read in my life. "
" I liked it - but I missed Falstaff. "
" Hands down my favorite historic play by Shakespeare. Very dramatic, with a young king still coming to grips with what he has had to give up to be king, and what he must do to cement his leadership. Fantastic quotes - so many memorable lines. "
William Shakespeare (1564–1616), English poet and dramatist of the Elizabethan and early Jacobean period, is the most widely known author in all of English literature and often considered the greatest. He was an active member of a theater company for at least twenty years, during which time he wrote many great plays. Plays were not prized as literature at the time and Shakespeare was not widely read until the middle of the eighteenth century, when a great upsurge of interest in his works began that continues today.
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