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 spirit From 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. Jean Anouilh (1910-1987) was a French dramatist, playwright, and screenwriter. He was one of France's most prolific writers for five decades and achieved an international reputation, especially after World War II. Anouilh is best known for his play Antigone.
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EAN: 9781573225083
UPC: 9781573225083
ISBN: 9781573225083
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Book Title: Becket
Number of Pages: 144 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year: 1995
Topic: European / General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Europe / Medieval
Item Height: 0.3 in
Genre: Literary Criticism, Drama, History
Item Weight: 4.5 Oz
Author: Jean Anouilh
Item Length: 8 in
Item Width: 5.1 in
Format: Uk-B Format Paperback
