Project Gutenberg 2005-11-18 Public domain in the USA. 137 Drinkwater, John 1882 1937 Oliver Cromwell: A Play Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Louise Hope, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Oliver Cromwell: A Play by John Drinkwater" is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. The play portrays the life and struggles of Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War, focusing on his rise as a leader amid political turmoil and personal sacrifice. Through a mixture of historical events and personal interactions, the narrative delves into themes of leadership, justice, and the challenges of governance. The play opens in Cromwell's home in Ely, highlighting his familial relationships and the early tensions surrounding his political convictions. As the story unfolds, Cromwell becomes increasingly embroiled in the conflict against King Charles I and the royalist forces, driven by a vision of a just society. Key characters such as John Hampden and Henry Ireton are introduced, showcasing their camaraderie and shared dedication to a cause greater than themselves. The dialogue highlights the moral complexities of leadership and the weight of decisions made under duress. As Cromwell navigates the pressures of revolution and governance, the play culminates in pivotal moments, such as the King's trial and execution, emphasizing the profound impact of Cromwell's actions on England's future. Ultimately, the play serves as both a tribute to Cromwell's legacy and a reflection on the costs of political power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658 -- Drama PR Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 158520 158156 2024-10-07T13:48:03.572871 2023-09-08T04:32:39.136815 text/html text/html 156457 2020-12-12T21:56:25 text/html; charset=us-ascii 50398 2020-12-12T21:56:25 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 59198 2024-10-07T13:48:07.726826 application/epub+zip 60291 2024-10-07T13:48:04.266862 application/epub+zip 60292 2024-10-07T13:48:03.914876 application/epub+zip 168066 2024-10-07T13:48:10.004851 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152425 2024-10-07T13:48:07.327846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152521 2022-09-08T09:12:22.025155 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110118 110015 2024-10-07T13:48:02.518883 2023-09-08T04:32:38.202803 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 109960 2020-12-12T21:56:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39897 2020-12-12T21:56:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19677 2024-10-07T13:48:10.136925 application/rdf+xml 35638 2024-10-07T13:48:03.992868 image/jpeg 5174 2024-10-07T13:48:03.954859 image/jpeg 51072 2024-10-07T13:48:03.586895 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