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Becket - Jean Anouilh

English
1995-09-01
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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 soulโ€”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 theat ... Full description

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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 soulโ€”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 workโ€”introduced in this edition by the acclaimed writer and critic Andre Acimanโ€”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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Author Jean Anouilh
Publisher Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
Release year 1995
Cover type Softcover
EAN 9781573225083
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