Becket and other plays by Baron Alfred Tennyson Tennyson

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Author Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892
Title Becket and other plays
Note Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents Becket -- The cup: a tragedy -- The falcon -- The promise of May.
Credits Etext produced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and Distributed Proofreaders
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Summary "Becket and Other Plays" by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a collection of dramatic works written during the late 19th century. The central play, "Becket," explores the tumultuous relationship between Thomas Becket, the Chancellor of England who later becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry II, illustrating the conflict between church authority and royal power. The opening of "Becket" sets the stage in a castle in Normandy, where King Henry II and Becket engage in a philosophical game of chess interspersed with discussions about power, love, and loyalty. As the dialogue unfolds, it becomes clear that Becket grapples with his dual loyalties to the king and the church. The scene establishes the tension between the two central characters, foreshadowing the conflicts that will arise as Becket contemplates the responsibilities of his newfound role following the death of Archbishop Theobald. The strong presence of relationships and the interplay of political and personal motives form a significant backdrop to the story that is about to develop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Drama
Subject Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170 -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 9162
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 10, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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