Elizabeth the Queen by Maxwell Anderson


Elizabeth the Queen
Title : Elizabeth the Queen
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ISBN : 141791890X
ISBN-10 : 9781417918904
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 132
Publication : Published December 1, 2004

""Elizabeth the Queen"" is a three-act play written by Maxwell Anderson that portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The play is set in the sixteenth century and focuses on the challenges and triumphs of Elizabeth's reign, including her struggle to maintain her power and her relationships with the men in her life. The play also delves into Elizabeth's personal life, exploring her feelings of loneliness and the sacrifices she made for her country. Through vivid characters and engaging dialogue, Anderson brings Elizabeth's story to life, capturing the drama and intrigue of one of England's most iconic monarchs. Overall,

Elizabeth the Queen Reviews

  • Stuart

    Very much a "new Shakespeare", this play puts Anderson into the same league as Christopher Fry and Jean Anoulih: i.e. modern playwrights whose pre-occupation with the humanizing of famous historical figures and events allows them to write lengthy, sprawling, gorgeously poetic epics of an oddly timeless fashion. It's hard to imagine any modern theater company putting on this show, but that doesn't diminish the excellence of its execution or the profundity of his character exploration of England's most famous queen.

  • Kevin

    I was surprised by how much I liked this. Yes, it's a little old fashioned and the verse writing is completely forgettable (but unobtrusive). Still, I was gripped by the dynamic psychological conflict it stages and Anderson manages to make the turns clear without making them seem either schematic or over-simplified.