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294 pages • first pub 1599 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743484879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Henry V is Shakespeare’s most famous “war play”; it includes the storied English victory over the French at Agincourt. Some of it glorifies war, especially the choruses and Henry’s speeches urging his troops into battle. But we also hear bishops c...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,927 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
tense 33%
funny 24%
dark 22%
reflective 21%
informative 20%
inspiring 19%
emotional 15%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, ColonisationModerate
Death, BloodMinor
Rape, Child death, Sexism
294 pages • first pub 1599 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743484879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Henry V is Shakespeare’s most famous “war play”; it includes the storied English victory over the French at Agincourt. Some of it glorifies war, especially the choruses and Henry’s speeches urging his troops into battle. But we also hear bishops c...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,927 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
tense 33%
funny 24%
dark 22%
reflective 21%
informative 20%
inspiring 19%
emotional 15%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, War, ColonisationModerate
Death, BloodMinor
Rape, Child death, Sexism