Henry V (Collins Classics)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Henry V (Collins Classics)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) William Shakespeare
SeriesCollins Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 111
Category/GenreShakespeare plays
ISBN/Barcode 9780007902323
ClassificationsDewey:822.33
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint William Collins
Publication Date 15 September 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more...' Henry V is the final and most celebrated play of Shakespeare's 'history plays'. Prince Harry reigns over England after the death of his father King Henry IV, uniting his country with his valiant leadership in the face of war against France. Featuring one of the most rousing and infamous speeches ever written by Shakespeare, Henry V remains one of his most powerful plays.

Author Biography

William Shakespeare is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and was an eminent dramatist. His plays are perenially adapted and re-interpreted within different contexts. There is much mystery and a timeless fascination around Shakespeare's as a person and as a writer.