Publisher's Synopsis
""Elizabeth the Queen"" is a three-act play written by Maxwell Anderson that portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The play covers Elizabeth's rise to the throne, her struggles to maintain power and her relationships with her advisors and suitors. The play also explores her personal life, including her love affairs and her decision to remain unmarried. The characters in the play include historical figures such as Sir Walter Raleigh, Robert Dudley, and Mary, Queen of Scots. The play is known for its powerful dialogue and vivid portrayal of Elizabeth's character, as well as its historical accuracy. It was first performed on Broadway in 1930 and has since been adapted for television and film. Overall, ""Elizabeth the Queen"" is a compelling and well-crafted drama that offers a unique perspective on one of England's most iconic monarchs.1930. In this new drama by the author of Saturday's Children, we see Elizabeth, Queen of England, and Essex, royal favorite and popular general, in love with each other. This is an extraordinary situation, for Essex is barely thirty and Elizabeth an aging woman. Yet even more extraordinary is the character of their love. Each is passionately devoted, yet passionately opposed, to the other. The root of the trouble is power. Elizabeth delights in Essex, the courtier and lover, but is jealous of Essex, the military leader and hero. Her constant effort is to keep him quietly at Court under her own control. On the other hand, Essex, the last of a proud family, longs for action, glory and power. He despises Elizabeth's crafty, cautious statesmanship. He is for strength and decision, with himself as the hero. Finally, through the plotting of Cecil and Raleigh, Essex is sent to Ireland, juggled out of favor, and, insultingly summoned home, arrives with an army, determined to get his way by force. This situation is resolved by Mr. Anderson with an ending of extraordinary poignancy and power.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.
