About “Becket”
Becket or The Honour of God is a 1959 stage play written by Jean Anouilh in French. The play dramatizes the conflict between Thomas Becket and King Henry II of England, focusing on the events that led to Becket's murder in 1170. While it is based on historical figures and events, the play includes several historical inaccuracies, which the author himself recognized. The work explores themes of power, faith, and loyalty through the relationship between the two men. It was written for the theater and remains a significant piece of dramatic literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1959
- Latest edition
- 2021 · ISBN 9781013446917
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becket; or, the Honour of God | 2021 | 9781013446917 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Becket | 2005 | 9780413774927 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Becket or the Honor of God | 2005 | 9781580813297 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Becket | 2004 | 0413774929 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Becket | 1999 | 9780833511485 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Becket | 1995 | 9781573225083 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Becket or The honor of God | 1995 | 1573225088 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Becket | 1986 | 9780698100312 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Becket, Or the Honour of God (Methuens Modern Plays) | 1965 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | Becket | 1964 | — | Buy on Amazon |