Martin White

Arden of Faversham (New Mermaids)

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ISBN 13:
9780713677652
author:
Martin White
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Methuen Drama
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
12.9 x 1.1 x 20 cm
Genre:
Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Plays
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.73

Description

Arden of Faversham is a tragic play that dramatises a shocking murder in 16th-century England. At its centre is Thomas Arden, a wealthy landlord whose death was orchestrated by his own wife, Alice, and her lover, Mosby. The play explores themes of greed, lust, and social ambition, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous marriage. With great dramatic skill and psychological insight, the playwright balances the complex motivations of all the main characters, revealing a web of deceit and desire that ultimately leads to tragedy. This edition of Arden of Faversham is a valuable addition to any drama collection, offering a gripping and thought-provoking portrayal of life in Elizabethan England.

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