Publisher's Synopsis
""Elizabeth The Queen: A Play In Three Acts"" by Maxwell Anderson is a historical drama that portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The play is set in the 16th century and covers the period of Elizabeth's reign from her ascension to the throne in 1558 until the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The play centers around Elizabeth's struggle to assert her authority as a female monarch in a male-dominated society and her efforts to maintain her power amidst political intrigue and personal challenges. The play also explores Elizabeth's relationships with her advisors, including the famous Sir Francis Drake and the Earl of Leicester, as well as her romantic relationships with Robert Dudley and the Duke of Anjou.Throughout the play, Anderson presents Elizabeth as a strong and intelligent leader who is willing to make difficult decisions for the good of her country. The play also touches on themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as Elizabeth must navigate the complicated political landscape of her time while also dealing with personal relationships that threaten to undermine her rule.Overall, ""Elizabeth The Queen"" is a compelling and well-written play that offers insight into the life and reign of one of England's most famous monarchs. Anderson's vivid portrayal of Elizabeth and the world in which she lived makes this play a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, or drama.This is a new release of the original 1930 edition.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.
