Becket

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.

Author: Jean Anouilh
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
Published: 09/01/1995
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781573225083