Becket by Jean Anouilh

Becket

Jean Anouilh with André Aciman (Contributor), Lucienne Hill (Translator)

144 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction historical play challenging reflective fast-paced
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The celebrated play that draws from historical events in the Norman conquest of England to create a profound portrait of a man's soul—and a transcendent vision of the human spiritFrom its powerful opening scene, of a naked King Henry II praying at...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.07

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