Henry V by William Shakespeare

74 pages first pub 1599 (editions)

fiction classics history play adventurous challenging medium-paced
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Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to be written in approximately 1599. Its full titles are The Chronicle History of Henry the Fifth (in the First Quarto text) and The Life of Henry the Fifth (in the First Folio text). It t...

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Moods

adventurous 60%
challenging 58%
tense 33%
funny 24%
dark 22%
informative 21%
reflective 21%
inspiring 19%
emotional 15%
sad 7%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 50%
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%

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3.61

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