Martin White
Arden of Faversham (New Mermaids)
- 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
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.