The Summons Of The King: A Play (1911)

By Philip Becker Goetz

Book Overview

The Summons Of The King is a play written by Philip Becker Goetz in 1911. The story revolves around the character of King Rudolph, who is faced with a dilemma when he discovers that his son, Prince Karl, has fallen in love with a commoner named Elsa. The King is torn between his duty to his kingdom and his love for his son, and must make a difficult decision that will impact the future of his family and his country.The play is set in a fictional European kingdom and explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice. It features a cast of characters that includes the King, Prince Karl, Elsa, and various members of the royal court. The dialogue is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with rich descriptions of the setting and characters.The Summons Of The King was well-received by audiences and critics when it was first performed, and has since become a classic of the theatrical canon. It is often studied and performed in schools and theaters around the world, and is considered a landmark work of early 20th century drama.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: 1120932319
• ISBN13: 9781120932310
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"