Henry V

A triumphantly patriotic play that also casts a critical eye at war and warriors this great epic drama depicts a charismatic ruler in a time of national struggle. The young King Henry&#146;s victory over the French despite overwhelming odds creates a spectacle of action color and thundering battles. Whether the warrior-king is urging his men &#147;Once more unto the breach dear friends&#148; or wooing Katharine of France Henry is magnificently adapted to the role he must play in England&#146;s greatness. <b>Henry V</b> represents the culmination of Shakespeare&#146;s art as a writer of historical drama.<br><br>Each Edition Includes:<br>&#149; Comprehensive explanatory notes <br>&#149; Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship <br>&#149; Clear modernized spelling and punctuation enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English<br>&#149; Completely updated detailed bibliographies and performance histories <br>&#149; An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play along with an extensive filmography