Henry V by William Shakespeare

Henry V

William Shakespeare

240 pages • first pub 1599 (editions)

fiction classics history play adventurous challenging medium-paced
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The Signet Classics edition of Shakespeare's popular history play. Featuring the rise of King Henry V, this play chronicles England's underdog victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. This revised Signet Cl...

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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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