description: Anouilh's classic historical tale of conflict between church and state, in a major new translation by Frederic and Stephen RaphaelIn 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 "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.
language: English
title: Becket
titlecomplete: Becket
characters: Thomas Becket, Henry II of England
genres: Fiction, Plays, France, Theatre, French Literature, Drama, Literature, Classics, Medieval, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 1837
places: Canterbury, Kent, England, London, England
publisher: Methuen Publishing