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Alfred Tennyson’s 'Becket' is a historical drama that delves into the tumultuous relationship between King Henry II and Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Set against the backdrop of 12th-century England, the play explores themes of loyalty, faith, and power as Becket rises from Henry’s trusted advisor to a staunch defender of the Church’s rights. Tennyson masterfully portrays the escalating conflict between the crown and the clergy, culminating in Becket’s tragic martyrdom. Through vivid characters and dramatic dialogue, 'Becket' captures the essence of a pivotal moment in English history, reflecting the enduring tensions between secular authority and religious conviction. Tennyson’s play offers a compelling and insightful exploration of one of history’s most famous and consequential clashes.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
