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The Last Thane Or The Great Conspiracy: A National Tragedy In Five Acts (1862)

The Last Thane Or The Great Conspiracy: A National Tragedy In Five Acts (1862)

Worsley, Francis

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ISBN10: 1165526484
ISBN13: 9781165526482
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Last Thane or The Great Conspiracy: A National Tragedy in Five Acts is a play written by Francis Worsley in 1862. The play is set in the 11th century and tells the story of the last Saxon Thane, Harold Godwinson, who becomes King of England after the death of Edward the Confessor. The play explores the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, which resulted in the Norman conquest of England. The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of historical figures, including Harold Godwinson, William the Conqueror, and Queen Matilda. The plot revolves around a conspiracy to overthrow Harold and place William on the throne, led by the treacherous Tostig Godwinson, Harold's own brother. The play explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power.Worsley's play was written during a time of national upheaval in England, as the country was grappling with the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution and the social and economic changes it brought. The Last Thane or The Great Conspiracy reflects these concerns, as it portrays a nation in turmoil and a monarch struggling to maintain his grip on power.Overall, The Last Thane or The Great Conspiracy is a historical drama that offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in English history. Worsley's play is a compelling exploration of power, politics, and human nature, and remains a classic of English literature.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.

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