Becket, by Jean Anouilh

The famous conflict between Thomas a Becket and Henry II is the subject of Jean Anouilh's play Becket, or The Honor of God. The play opens with the king, naked, having himself flogged on Becket's tomb as a token of repentence. Yeah, they went in for the drama in those days. It makes for a good play.

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Al-poeta said...

i was searching for a web-version of Becket and stumbled on to your blog... if you are reading an e-text, is it any way possible for you to send me a copy of it? at efahuq@gmail.com?
in fact, i just need a particular excerpt from the book. i hope you can help me. Check out my blog at efadulhuq@blogspot.com --- i too love to read!

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