Mary Tudor: An Historical Drama In Two Parts

By Aubrey de Vere

Book Overview

Mary Tudor: An Historical Drama In Two Parts is a play written by Aubrey De Vere, which tells the story of Mary Tudor, the daughter of King Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. The play is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Mary's early life and the second part detailing her reign as queen of England.The play begins with Mary's childhood, including her mother's struggles to maintain her position as queen and the eventual annulment of her parents' marriage. As Mary grows up, she becomes increasingly devout in her Catholic faith, which puts her at odds with her father's Protestant beliefs. When her half-brother, Edward VI, takes the throne after Henry's death, Mary is forced to flee to the countryside to avoid persecution for her beliefs.After Edward's death, Mary returns to London and is proclaimed queen, but her reign is marked by violence and religious persecution. Mary is determined to restore Catholicism to England and orders the execution of many Protestants, earning her the nickname ""Bloody Mary."" The play ends with Mary's death and the ascension of her half-sister, Elizabeth I, to the throne.Overall, Mary Tudor: An Historical Drama In Two Parts provides a dramatic and engaging portrayal of one of England's most controversial monarchs. Through De Vere's writing, readers are able to gain insight into the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the personal struggles and motivations of Mary Tudor herself.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: 1430467592
• ISBN13: 9781430467595
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"