Shakespeare-quarto Facsimiles

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One of the earliest printed editions of Shakespeare's works, this quarto facsimile of Famous Victories of Henry the Fifth offers a rare glimpse into the emergence of the greatest playwright in the English language. The play, which was likely a source of inspiration for Shakespeare's more famous Henry V, tells the story of the young prince Hal and his transformation into a legendary king. A must-read for anyone interested in the early history of Shakespearean drama.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.