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 church: "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.
- ISBN10 0416630405
- ISBN13 9780416630404
- Publish Date December 1963
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 October 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Egmont UK Ltd
- Imprint Methuen young books
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Language English