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Title: Becket Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0413774929 EAN: 9780413774927 ISBN: 9780413774927 Edition: New Edition - New ed Publisher: Methuen Drama Release Date: 10/28/2004 Description: Anouilh's classic historical tale of conflict between church and state, in a major new translation by Frederic and Stephen Raphael
In Becket, Anouilh presents the history of England under Henry II as if it was France under German occupation. As Henry's long-time political playmate, Thomas's elevation to Archbishop of Canterbury forces him to sacrifice the love of his leader for his newfound love of the church:"If I become archbishop I shall cease to be your friend". Becket was first produced at the Théâtre Montparnasse in 1959.
"Witty, intelligent, full of repartee and irreverence...it can hold an audience spellbound" (Financial Times)
This new translation is published to tie in with a production of the play opening at London's Theatre Royal, Haymarket.
Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 198mm Item Length: 129mm Item Width: 7mm Item Weight: 138g Author: Jean Anouilh Translator: Frederic Raphael, Stephen Raphael Contributor: Frederic Raphael (Translated by), Stephen Raphael (Translated by) Genre: Poetry & Drama Book Series: Modern Plays Release Year: 2004 Missing Information?
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