Henry 5

"Henry V" of William Shakespeare is a triumphal final of the historical tetrology of the dramatist, a monumental heroic drama about patriotism, the virtue and the transformation of the former walker into a great ruler and wise monarch. The story of the picture revolves around the Hundred Years of War. After entering the throne, the young king Henry V leaves in the past unreliable youth and presents the rights to French lands. Having received a devastating gift from the courageous doffin of France — a box with tennis balls as an indication of infertility — Henry begins a large-scale military march. Pays reaches his apogee in the legendary battle at Azenkure, where the exhausted, demanding English army thanks to the impeccable spirit of the king and his famous speech on St. Crispin's Day receives a historic victory. The drama ends not only with a military triumph, but also with Henry’s elegant political marriage with the French princess Catherine. Shakespeare creates an inspiring image of an ideal ruler – a determined, close to the people, but at the same time carrying a heavy burden of individual responsibility for the lives of the submissions. "Henry V" is an epic drama about military glory, national unity, the strength of the human spirit and the art of diplomacy. About what the book in three words: Triumph, War, Leadership. Who to read: Lovers of large-scale historical and military dramas, fans of Shakespeare poetry and speech art, as well as everyone who is interested in stories about great victories, courage and the art of governance of the state.