The King's Henchman a Play in Three Acts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162780924)

The King's Henchman is a three-act play written by Edna St. Vincent Millay. The play is set in medieval England and centers around the relationship between King Eadward and his henchman, Earl Athulf. The two men are close friends, but their relationship is tested when Athulf falls in love with the King's wife, Queen Alfrida. The play explores themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal as Athulf struggles with his feelings for the Queen and his duty to the King. The King's Henchman is a dramatic and emotional story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.1927. In addition to publishing three plays in verse, Millay the Pulitzer prize-winning American poet, also wrote the libretto of one of the few American grand operas, The King's Henchman. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Edna St Vincent Millay
ISBN-10: 1162780924
ISBN-13: 9781162780924
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d