At The Court Of King Edwin: A Drama (1877)

By William Leighton

Book Overview

""At The Court Of King Edwin: A Drama"" is a play written by William Leighton Jr. in 1877. The play is set in the 7th century and tells the story of King Edwin of Northumbria, who is faced with the decision of whether or not to convert to Christianity. The play explores the themes of religion, politics, and power as Edwin navigates the complex social and political landscape of his kingdom. The characters in the play include Edwin, his advisors, and various Christian and pagan priests. The play is written in blank verse and is notable for its historical accuracy and attention to detail. Overall, ""At The Court Of King Edwin: A Drama"" is a compelling exploration of one of the most important moments in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116412143X
• ISBN13: 9781164121435
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"