Britain - Historical Biography - Rulers & Royal Families, Martyrs - Christian Biography, Great Britain - Political Biography, Great Britain - Pre-20th Century - Politics & Government, Saints, Christian, 1066-1485 (Medieval Period) - British History, Saint
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Overview
The allure behind the mysterious figure of Thomas Becket has remained enduring: he was the centerpiece of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales; and in our own time, he has resonated with T.S. Eliot, Jean Anouilh, and even Hollywood. The construction and deconstruction of Becket's reputation is central to this provocative new study, which investigates whether the popular conception of Becket is a result of valid assessments of the man and his cause, or a product of a carefully constructed myth.
Synopsis
The allure behind the mysterious figure of Thomas Becket has remained enduring: he was the centerpiece of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales; and in our own time, he has resonated with T.S. Eliot, Jean Anouilh, and even Hollywood. The construction and deconstruction of Becket's reputation is central to this provocative new study, which investigates whether the popular conception of Becket is a result of valid assessments of the man and his cause, or a product of a carefully constructed myth.
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From the Publisher
"The easy grasp of the source material, the exhaustive analysis of every aspect of the theme, and the soundness of judgment displayed throughout, makes this a book of exemplary scholarship that will surely remain the definitive study for many years to come." —Alan B. Cobban, The Historical Association
Book Details
Published
October 1, 2004
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA
Pages
256
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780340741382