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Thomas A Becket: A Dramatic Chronicle, In Five Acts is a play written by George Darley in 1840. The play chronicles the life of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in 1170. The play is divided into five acts and follows the rise of Becket from a lowly clerk to the Archbishop of Canterbury. The play explores the complex relationship between Becket and King Henry II, who was his close friend before their relationship deteriorated due to Becket’s loyalty to the church. The play also delves into the political and religious tensions of the time, as Becket’s defiance of the king’s wishes leads to his eventual assassination. Darley’s play is considered a masterpiece of Victorian drama and is praised for its vivid characters and poetic language. It is a powerful exploration of faith, loyalty, and the clash between church and state.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
