Publisher's Synopsis
Serjeant Musgrave's Dance is a play written by John Arden, first performed in 1959. It is set in the mid-19th century in a Northern English mining town and follows the story of Serjeant Musgrave and his soldiers who arrive in the town with the intention of recruiting local men to fight in a distant war. However, their presence creates tension and fear among the townspeople, who see them as a threat to their way of life. As the soldiers try to carry out their mission, they become embroiled in a series of violent conflicts with the locals, leading to a tragic and unexpected conclusion. The play is a powerful commentary on the destructive nature of war and the impact it has on ordinary people. It is also a critique of authority and the abuse of power, as well as a meditation on the role of art in society. Through its vivid characters and poetic language, Serjeant Musgrave's Dance offers a thought-provoking and challenging exploration of some of the most pressing issues of our time.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.
