Project Gutenberg 2004-12-24 Public domain in the USA. 44 Richards, Alfred Bate 1820 1876 Richards, Alfred B. (Alfred Bate) Richards, Alfred Bates Richards, A. B. (Alfred Bate) Cromwell: A Drama, in Five Acts Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. E-text prepared by Al Haines "Cromwell: A Drama, in Five Acts" by Alfred Bate Richards is a historical drama likely written in the mid-19th century. The play revolves around the complex political and personal dynamics during the English Civil War, focusing largely on Oliver Cromwell and the lives of those around him, including his secretary Milton, and the conflicted characters of Arthur and Basil Walton, who are caught in a web of familial and romantic entanglements. The opening of the drama introduces us to Arthur Walton returning to England after a long absence, where he reminisces about the past and grapples with the changes wrought by the turbulent political climate. As he navigates his relationships with his cousin Florence Nevel and his scheming brother Basil, the scene lays the groundwork for the interpersonal conflicts that will unfold. Initial encounters at an inn highlight themes of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition, revealing the contrasts between characters who hold varied allegiances amidst civil unrest. Cromwell himself is depicted as a passionate leader, showcasing a blend of moral conviction and militaristic fervor as he emerges from the chaos, setting the stage for the unfolding drama around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658 -- Drama PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Performing Arts/Film 254182 254120 2024-11-06T12:58:58.188770 2023-09-07T03:42:06.625708 text/html text/html 254175 254113 2024-11-06T12:58:58.490789 2023-09-07T03:42:06.822701 text/html text/html 178915 2024-11-06T12:59:07.942220 application/epub+zip 181161 2024-11-06T12:59:02.084252 application/epub+zip 161939 2024-11-06T12:59:00.715734 application/epub+zip 375792 2024-11-06T12:59:11.523166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335744 2024-11-06T12:59:06.960221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241065 2022-09-07T16:29:48.955183 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 201040 201029 2024-11-06T12:58:57.710784 2023-09-07T03:42:06.332704 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 200771 2020-12-18T23:47:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82375 2020-12-18T23:47:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18952 2024-11-06T12:59:11.655167 application/rdf+xml 16267 2024-11-06T12:59:01.261234 image/jpeg 3951 2024-11-06T12:59:00.986227 image/jpeg 178455 2024-11-06T12:58:58.511764 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia