The King's Cupbearer: A Historical Morality Play In Twelve Canticles (1920)

By Agnes Chalmers

Book Overview

The King's Cupbearer is a historical morality play in twelve canticles written by Agnes Chalmers and first published in 1920. The play is set in medieval times and follows the story of a young cupbearer named John who serves the king. John is a virtuous and loyal servant who strives to do his duty to the best of his ability. However, he is also tempted by the pleasures of the world and must navigate the challenges of remaining true to his values while living in a corrupt and sinful society.The play is structured in twelve canticles, each of which explores a different aspect of John's journey. Through his experiences, the play grapples with themes of morality, temptation, and redemption. It also offers a vivid depiction of medieval life, including the customs, beliefs, and social norms of the time.Overall, The King's Cupbearer is a compelling and thought-provoking work that offers both historical insight and timeless wisdom. It is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature, morality plays, or the human condition.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: 1167208196
• ISBN13: 9781167208195
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"