Name: Henry V: Shakespeare's Play, the Biography of the King and Analysis of the Character in the Play
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Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9788027306909

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Henry V: Shakespeare's Play, the Biography of the King and Analysis of the Character in the Play

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Shakespeare

William Hazlitt

Publisher

E-Artnow

Language

English

Pages

178

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.24 kg.

ISBN13

9788027306909

Synopsis "Henry V: Shakespeare's Play, the Biography of the King and Analysis of the Character in the Play"

Henry V tells the story of Henry of Monmouth, now King Henry V. This play stands as the final part of Henriad tetralogy and presents the transformation of the main character from a wild, undisciplined young man to the young prince who has matured. The story focuses on an expedition to France led by Henry V in which his army although widely outnumbered defeats the French at Agincourt.

William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare (Stratford-upon-Avon, c. April 23, 1564jul. - Ibid., April 23/May 3, 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Often known as the Bard of Avon (or simply the Bard), he is considered the most important writer in the English language and one of the most famous in world literature.

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Shakespeare is generally acknowledged as the greatest of all time writers, a unique figure in the history of literature. The fame of other poets, such as Homer and Dante Alighieri, or novelists such as Leo Tolstoy or Charles Dickens, has transcended national barriers, but none has achieved the reputation of Shakespeare, whose works today are read and performed more frequently and in more countries than ever. The prophecy of one of his great contemporaries, Ben Jonson, has thus been fulfilled: 'Shakespeare does not belong to one age but to eternity'".

Among his most notable works are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. His ability to portray the complexities of human nature, along with his mastery in the use of verse and language, has made him a timeless figure.

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