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The celebrated play that draws from historical events in the Norman conquest of England to create a profound portrait of a man's souland 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 workintroduced in this edition by the acclaimed writer and critic Andre Acimandraws from historical events in the Norman conquest of England to paint a profound and enduring portrait of the saint and martyr.
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 workintroduced in this edition by the acclaimed writer and critic Andre Acimandraws 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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An indeterminate set, with pillars.
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- Title Becket
- Author Jean Anouilh
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 1st Riverhead ed
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Riverhead Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date September 1, 1995
- ISBN 9781573225083 / 1573225088
- Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
- Dimensions 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.4 in (20.07 x 12.95 x 1.02 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Cultural Region: British
- Library of Congress subjects Thomas, Great Britain - History - Henry II, 1154-1189
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 95037241
- Dewey Decimal Code 842.912
Media reviews
“M. Anouilh’s essential theme—the portrayal of a life that ends by championing the honor of God, no matter what the cost—has nobility and exaltation.” –Howard Taubman, The New York Times
“Fascinating play… so much that is hopeful, stimulating, imaginatively gratifying.” –Walter Kerr
“A great play.” –Henry Hewes, Saturday Review
“Witty, original and impressive.” –The Wall Street Journal
“A great, exciting play.” Louis Sobol
“Brilliant, exciting and big.” –John Chapman, New York Daily News
“Stunning drama…” –John McClain
“Exciting, stimulating, full-blooded theatre.” –Robert Coleman
“A notable event in the theatre, powerful and distinguished.” –Richard Watts, New York Post
“Fascinating play… so much that is hopeful, stimulating, imaginatively gratifying.” –Walter Kerr
“A great play.” –Henry Hewes, Saturday Review
“Witty, original and impressive.” –The Wall Street Journal
“A great, exciting play.” Louis Sobol
“Brilliant, exciting and big.” –John Chapman, New York Daily News
“Stunning drama…” –John McClain
“Exciting, stimulating, full-blooded theatre.” –Robert Coleman
“A notable event in the theatre, powerful and distinguished.” –Richard Watts, New York Post
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