King Henry V (The Arden Shakespeare, 3rd Series)

by William Shakespeare (Author), William Shakespeare (Author), T. W. Craik (Author), T.W. Craik (Editor)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $3.96

  The author takes a broad look at the different meanings which have been attributed to King Henry V , through a discussion of its various critical and theatrical interpretations. Craik discusses the choices made in presenting an edited text, and enables readers to think about what their own decisions might be. Source material is accessibly presented with the text in the notes. Illustrations record production history on stage and screen, and the text also includes maps, a genealogical table and a doubling chart.

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  Paperback
  1980

  $3.28

  Shakespeare's immutable history of Henry's victory over the French at Agincourt and the subsequent peace between the two nations is also a study of war and kingship. From a wild youth, Henry comes to embody all of the kingly virtues: courage, justice, integrity and honour. Ironically these qualities are brought to the fore by the realities of war. Written at the end of the life of Elizabeth I, Henry V told the British people that with strong leadership, they had little to fear at a time of uncertainty.