Publisher's Synopsis
Good Friday is a play in verse written by John Masefield. The play is set in the city of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It follows the story of the Passion of Christ, starting with his arrest and ending with his death on the cross. The play features a range of characters, including Pilate, Mary Magdalene, and Simon Peter, each with their own perspectives on the events unfolding around them. Masefield's use of verse adds a lyrical quality to the play, highlighting the emotional and spiritual significance of the story. Good Friday is a powerful and moving portrayal of one of the most important events in Christian history.1917. Poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield's literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. He was a prolific writer, publishing poetry and novels as well as taking on editorial tasks. In 1930 he became Poet Laureate, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. The events of Good Friday as told in verse. 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.
