Henry V by William Shakespeare

164 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 1599. It is based on the life of King Henry V of England and focuses on events immediately before and after the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. The play...

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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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