Episode 12

The REAL Henry V: Shakespeare v. Dan Jones

What a treat! When I spotted Dan Jones' 2024 biography of Henry V in the bookstore, I couldn't resist. In this episode we explore how history and drama can collide. What makes something "true?" Is it the story you repeat to yourself, or the actual facts that not everyone remembers?

I loved being able to read this book against Shakespeare's Henriad. Would it spoil the spell that Shakespeare had cast over me, disturb the golden glow that I held our Harry in? Find out in this episode.

BOOKS IN THIS EPISODE

Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King (Dan Jones)

Henry V (Shakespeare, Folger Shakespeare Library)

CONNECT

Kenneth Branagh's Henry V St. Crispin's Day Speech (Seriously go watch it!)

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