Henry V The Graphic Novel: Original Text (Unabridged, British English) [Unabridged] (Paperback)

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"Because Shakespeare is the only author we have to teach in the national curriculum, teachers appreciate any kind of help in making the plays accessible and enjoyable." Ian McNeilly, National Association for the Teaching of English"I found them to be simply brilliant and to bring cinematic excitement to every line to inspire young minds." Robert J Williamson, British Shakespeare Companyhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/6647927.stm"Classical Comics, spearheaded by Clive Bryant hopes to continue a long tradition of top quality new work crafted using the finest artists, aiming to bring a truly wonderful reading experience." www.downthetubes.net"The first offering in a slate of literary graphic novel adaptations coming up from Classical Comics... for some readers - especially, perhaps, those reluctant to tackle the original prose of older books, which aren't always the easiest to modern eyes - these adaptations can introduce them to some of the great works of literature." www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk

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The full and unabridged play in comic book form. It's the 15th century and the Archbishop of Canterbury, worried over impending legislation that would effectively rob the Church in England of its power and wealth, convinces Henry V to forego this pursuit in favour of laying claim to France. Armed with a legal technicality, Henry means to take the throne of France by whatever means necessary. The Dauphin's insulting response (sending an ambassador with a gift of tennis balls) convinces Henry that the French will only respond to war. He gathers his army to invade France, but he must also make certain that he leaves enough troops in England to quell any potential rebellions. This leaves him with a relatively small invasion force. Henry must deal with one plot before even crossing the Channel. Lords Cambridge, Scroop and Grey are discovered to be conspiring to assassinate Henry (instigated by the French). Henry makes a very public example of all three, arresting them in person and seeing to their execution.The army then lays siege to Harfleur, capturing it after heavy losses. Henry wants to take his army out of France before the onset of Winter, but the French are certain they can teach the young king a humiliating lesson on the field of battle. This stiffens Henry's resolve and he decides that, if the French want a decisive battle, they'll get it! While in camp, Henry disguises himself as a common soldier and mingles with his troops before the battle. He talks candidly with his men and they with him. The men may be a little wary of their king, but their willingness to fight the French army is undaunted. Next day at Agincourt, Henry makes the stirring St. Crispin's Day speech, knowing his army is outnumbered five to one. But, aided by the longbows of his archers, Henry wins the day.The French sue for peace, which Henry grants on his own terms. These terms are spelled out in the Treaty of Troyes - Henry will marry Princess Katharine of France and will be named as heir to the French throne. England and France will thus be united in peace.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Henry V: Original Text (Graphic Novel), 18 Oct 2007 By  teacherspet (UK) - See all my reviews I've seen the previews, and have just ordered this version. The quality is outstanding, both in terms of artwork and production. We used the samples at school (first act) to work on English and art. Can't wait to get my hands of the full version, then to persuade the school to buy class sets. Still not sure which of these text versions to use, suppose I'll have to invest in the other two books.Great stuff. Can't wait to see the Macbeth, the artwork looks stunning. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   4 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Simply revolutionary!, 26 Oct 2007 By  M. P. Baldock "Book Bully" (Sussex UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I am glad to hear that this is the first classic of many to be adapted in this creative way! So refreshing to be able to share this great novel with all ages and readers with varying knowledge of The Classics. Some superb illustrations too! Can't wait for the next one! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   3 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too, 29 Feb 2008 By  TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    In this version of Classical Comic's HENRY V, adapted by John McDonald, you're dealing with the Original Text. By that I mean that you get the entire play, just as William Shakespeare wrote it. Classical Comics has also published two other versions: Plain Text, which takes the original script and converts it into modern English, and Quick Text, which reduces the dialogue into as few words as possible (as many graphic novels do). Thanks to the wonderful artwork of many talented illustrators (Neill Cameron for pencils, Bambos for Inks, Jason Cardy & Kat Nicholson for Coloring, and Nigel Dobbyn for Lettering), the result is a colorful, heavy-duty, true-to-the-script version of one of Shakespeare's most recognized plays. This is the perfect book to introduce reluctant teen readers to Shakespeare. Whether they read it for fun or for a class, they're getting the original play, act by act, and they get it in a convenient, reader-friendly way. In this day of graphic novels, it's important to remember the classics, and HENRY V doesn't disappoint. The additional information at the end of the story, including a short biography of William Shakespeare and one of Henry V, a detailed description of the Battle of Agincourt, and even a guide to the creation of the graphic novel's pages, only add to the value. If you're looking for a well-made and instructional graphic novel based on HENRY V, look no further than this edition. Reviewed by: Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius" Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 3 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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