Becket (Modern Plays)

by JeanAnouilh (Author), Lucienne Hill (Translator), JeanAnouilh (Author), Lucienne Hill (Translator)

• Used

  Paperback
  1969

  $3.53

  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 Theatre Montparnasse in 1959.

  This new translation is published to tie in with a production of the play opening at London's Theatre Royal, Haymarket.
  

• New

  Paperback
  1969

  $16.04

  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 Theatre Montparnasse in 1959.

  This new translation is published to tie in with a production of the play opening at London's Theatre Royal, Haymarket.