"Once More Unto the Breach" Henry V Act 3 Scene 1 by William Shakespeare (speech)

[ernstbecker1]

This voice? Is it Rudyard Kipling?

[SpokenVerse]

@ernstbecker It's me, Tom O'Bedlam, I read everything in this channel. Hope you'll listen to few more.

[ernstbecker1]

@SpokenVerse Tom: Perhaps you may know the name of the movie, which may have starred with Sir Lawerence Olivie, where the "old English" is spoken. It had a great battle scene. Sorry that I can't give you any other information.

[SpokenVerse]

@ernstbecker1 Yes, it's Henry V 1944.  The picture is a still from the film and there's a link to the original in the notes.

[ernstbecker1]

@SpokenVerse I don't know the name of the movie and have been searching for it for many years. I only saw the last five minutes. The dialogue was in an "ole English". It ended with English Knights fighting each other for control of the Country. The usurper was surrounded and knew that he was on the hit pararde. With sword in hand he rushed the King. He was immediatley en circled and turned into a "pin cushion".

[jeremyshambles]

this reminds me of an old scottish folk song I ve been listening to recently, it s called lock the door larriston. the lyrics are about battle as well and seemingly just as eloquent. thanks for your efforts in sharing these videos, cheers from san diego

[Phillip1220]

Can you tell me what this means or how to appreciate the lyrics. Im new to poetry it sounds beautifull but I dont know why. It's not as easy to decifer as cinematography or music. What do I look for, what actracts people to it? You can e-mail me, I know it's not a yes or no question : )

[nutherefurlong]

@Phillip1220 It helps to know the context of the scene, which you get from experiencing the entire play. The first time I watched Henry V it was as a movie, so it helped me imagine what was going on better. I didn't understand everything that was being said, but enough became clear over time that the general thrust by the time this scene came was apparent to me. Poetry can often leave us stranded, but all but the most abstract of plays tend to allow us more room to maneuver.