Download or read book Murder in the Cathedral written by T. S. Eliot and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: T. S. Eliot's most famous drama, a retelling of the murder of the archbishop of Canterbury Murder in the Cathedral, written for the Canterbury Festival in 1935, was one of T. S. Eliot’s first dramatic achievements, and it remains one of the great plays of the century. It takes as its subject matter the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, depicting the events that led to his assassination, in his own cathedral church, by the knights of Henry II in 1170. Like Greek drama, the play’s theme and form are rooted in religion, ritual purgation and renewal, and it was this return to the earliest sources of drama that brought poetry triumphantly back to the English stage at the time. "The theatre is enriched by this poetic play of grave beauty and momentous decision." —The New York Times
Download or read book Thomas Becket a Tragedy written by Gideon Hiram Hollister and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Becket an historical tragedy The Men of England an ode and other poems By R Cattermole written by Richard Cattermole and published by . This book was released on 1832 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thomas A Becket a tragedy in five acts and in verse written by and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Becket written by Alfred Tennyson and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Becket written by Alfred Tennyson Baron Tennyson and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thomas Becket written by Alexander Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Becket written by Henry Irving and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the world of medieval England with 'Becket, ' the classic tragedy by Henry Irving. This powerful play follows the life and death of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in 1170. Through its stirring dialogue, memorable characters, and vivid settings, 'Becket' offers a glimpse into a bygone era and explores timeless themes of power, loyalty, and faith. Whether you're a fan of classic drama or just looking for a great read, 'Becket' is a must-have. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book St Thomas Becket written by Michael Green and published by Gracewing Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The murder of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 is one of the most famous events in English history, creating shock waves which reverberated across Europe. His shrine at Canterbury (destroyed in 1538) became the most famous in Christendom, and after his canonisation the cult of St Thomas of Canterbury was the most important of any English saint. Millions of pilgrims have made the journey to Canterbury Cathedral to visit the shrine and the site of the martyrdom. In modern times his life and death have been celebrated in music, literature, theatre and film. The story of Becket's life and work shows why it has continued to fascinate and enthral across the centuries. A brilliant young man, he studied in London and Paris, and after entering the service of Archbishop Theobald of Canterbury, in Bologna and Auxerre. He accompanied Theobald to Rome to enlist the support of Pope Eugenius III for Henry Plantagenet's claim to the English throne, and after Henry's accession as Henry II in 1154 Thomas became the new king's Chancellor. Becket's relations with Henry deteriorated after 1162, when he unwillingly accepted the position of Archbishop of Canterbury, and championed the rights of the Church in opposition to the wishes of the king. The conflict between the two men reached its tragic climax on the evening of 29th December 1170, when Thomas was murdered by four of Henry's knights in a side chapel of his own cathedral. . Here is a popular introduction to the life and work of this important English saint. Michael Green has spent most of his life in Kent, and in retirement took a degree in Social Science at Canterbury Christ Church University College. Married for fifty years and an active member of the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury.
Download or read book Thomas a Becket a Tragedy And Other Poems by G H Hollister written by G. H. (Gideon Hiram) Hollister and published by Scholarly Pub Office Univ of. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thomas Becket a Tragedy A Tragedy and Other Poems written by Gideon Hiram Hollister and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of poems by Gideon Hiram Hollister includes his acclaimed work 'Thomas à Becket: A Tragedy, ' which tells the story of the controversial Archbishop of Canterbury and his conflicts with King Henry II, as well as other notable works. The poems are masterfully crafted and offer insightful commentary on religion, morality, and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Becket A Tragedy in a Prologue and Four Acts written by Alfred Tennyson and published by Pickard Press. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Thomas Becket a Tragedy written by G. H. Hollister and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Thomas A Becket, a Tragedy: And Other Poems TO be down-trodden in the mire of streets. And yet, why not? Doth not this artful Saxon Hold the great seal Of England in his clutches Ride with the king, dice, drink, and dine with him Why not, when he who wears the diadem Of Norman William takes the cast-off wife Of Louis, king Of France, and makes her mistress Of the same bed where William's holy queen In travail brought forth princes to this realm 7 Why not, when every palace in the kingdom Haunted by ghosts Of his dread predecessors When Winchester and Woodstock, Westminster Are playhouses, where Circe keeps her court, As hell or Aquitaine had come to London york. Dares the justiciary to mock the king? Glan. I do not mock the king. Could I but see This leprosy, which we do call the queen, Touched by the healing hand Of penitence, My Lord Archbishop, gladly I'd give up The keys Of Henry's treasury and his mace. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Becket written by Alfred Tennyson Baron Tennyson and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Thomas Becket written by Father John S. Hogan and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was Thomas Becket? The answer is as complex as he was. Deacon; priest; archbishop; sometime royal chancellor; friend of the king; troublemaker; penitent; exile; turbulent enemy of the king; unyielding, ungrateful wretch; shepherd; martyr; saint; enigma. Thomas Becket: Defender of the Church reintroduces this enigmatic saint and invites us to consider his background, his influences, his progress in ambition and office, and his personal struggle for holiness. Fr. John S. Hogan transports us to twelfth-century Europe, the era that formed Thomas - times full of grandeur and chaos, complex relationships and political intrigue, sinfulness and virtue. Along the way, this biography reveals the relevance Thomas's life and struggle have to our own day. As secularism seeks to destroy faith, Catholics can turn to Saint Thomas for help. His is the story of every Christian; though the time and circumstances may differ, the struggle remains the same. Nine hundred years after his death, Saint Thomas Becket remains a man and a saint for our times. Ambition's servant The king's servant Servant of Christ
Download or read book The Sacred Art of Joking written by James Cary and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2019-01-17 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every few weeks a politician, pundit or soap star causes a media storm by making a gaffe or tweeting a joke that some people do not find funny. Comedy is very hard to get right and yet we think it’s important to have a sense of humour and not take yourself too seriously. On the other hand, a sense of humour failure can lead to losing your friends, your twitter account, your job, your career and, in some cases, your life. James Cary knows about this. He is a sitcom writer who’s written jokes about bomb disposal in Afghanistan (Bluestone 42), defended comments about Islam by Ben Elton on Newsnight, been on a panel with radical Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary, sits on the General Synod of the Church of England and somehow managed to co-write episodes of Miranda. An odd mix, but one that makes him very readable. This entertaining, breezy book, explains how comedy works (with jokes and quotes) and gives much-needed insights into the controversy surrounding humour.
Download or read book Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury written by William Holden Hutton and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury by William Holden Hutton, first published in 1910, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
