Becket
of Jean Anouilh, Lucienne Hill (Translator), André Aciman (Goodreads Author) (Foreword by)
Description
The celebrated play that draws from historical events in the Norman conquest of England to create a profound portrait of a man's soul—and a transcendent vision of the human spiritFrom its powerful opening scene, of a naked King Henry II praying at the tomb of Thomas Becket, to the final wrenching act of ultimate self-sacrifice, Jean Anouilh's Becket remains a towering achievement in the history of the theatre. Winner of the Antoinette Perry Award for Best Play of the Season, Anouilh's monumental work—introduced in this edition by the acclaimed writer and critic Andre Aciman—draws from historical events in the Norman conquest of England to paint a profound and enduring portrait of the saint and martyr.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144 pages
- Publisher Riverhead Books
- Publication Date September 1st 1995
- First Publication 10/30/59
- Language English
- ISBN 9781573225083
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
- Scenario ['London, England', 'Canterbury, Kent, England (United Kingdom)']
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