Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
Translator |
Burgersdijk, L. A. J. (Leendert Alexander Johannes), 1828-1900 |
Uniform Title |
Henry V. Dutch
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Title |
Koning Hendrik de Vijfde
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Alternate Title |
Koning Hendrik V
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Original Publication |
Netherlands: A.W. Sijthoff,1898.
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Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
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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.)
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Language |
Dutch |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422 -- Drama
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Subject |
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Henry V, 1413-1422 -- Drama
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Subject |
Historical drama
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
67635 |
Release Date |
Mar 15, 2022 |
Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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