Henry V: The Graphic Novel, Plain Text

by William Shakespeare

Overview

Shakespeare’s rousing tale of war and peace between England and France during the reign of Henry V springs to life in this plain English, full-color graphic adaptation. Every scene, every speech, and every battle is here, from “Once more unto the breach” to the decisive Battle of Agincourt, all in modern day English. The lively illustrations accurately depict the era’s costumes and settings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781906332426
Publisher:	Classical Comics
Publication date:	11/05/2008
Series:	Classical Comics
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. Dubbed "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare oversaw the building of the Globe Theatre in London, where a number of his plays were staged, the best-known of which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The First Folio, a printed book of 36 of his comedies, tragedies, and history plays, was published in 1623.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom