Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron 1809-1892 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Becket and Other Plays" by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a collection of dramatic works written during the late 19th century. The central play, "Becket," explores the tumultuous relationship between Thomas Becket, the Chancellor of England who later becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry II, illustrating the conflict between church authority and royal power. The opening of "Becket" sets the stage in a castle in Normandy, where King Henry II and Becket engage in a philosophical game of chess interspersed with discussions about power, love, and loyalty. As the dialogue unfolds, it becomes clear that Becket grapples with his dual loyalties to the king and the church. The scene establishes the tension between the two central characters, foreshadowing the conflicts that will arise as Becket contemplates the responsibilities of his newfound role following the death of Archbishop Theobald. The strong presence of relationships and the interplay of political and personal motives form a significant backdrop to the story that is about to develop. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Becket -- The cup: a tragedy -- The falcon -- The promise of May. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Becket_(Tennyson_play) Release date is 2005-10-01 Etext produced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Drama Thomas, à Becket, Saint, 1118?-1170 -- Drama PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9162 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9162 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133229.0 9162