Koning Hendrik de Vijfde by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Burgersdijk, L. A. J. (Leendert Alexander Johannes), 1828-1900
Uniform Title Henry V. Dutch
Title Koning Hendrik de Vijfde
Alternate Title Koning Hendrik V
Original Publication Netherlands: A.W. Sijthoff,1898.
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.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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
Category Text
EBook-No. 67635
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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