Why Henry V is Shakespeare’s best play

Published October 27, 2017 10:11pm ET



In my opinion, William Shakespeare’s Henry V is the greatest of all his plays and thus worth your consideration.

I note this for two reasons. First, because Henry V centers on the Battle of Agincourt, the 602nd anniversary of which was this week. Second, because Shakespeare is no longer required reading for English majors at Yale University.

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