A King's Daughter
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"A King's Daughter: A Tragedy in Verse" is a powerful dramatic work by the renowned poet and playwright John Masefield. Written in elegant blank verse, this play offers a sophisticated and empathetic reimagining of the biblical story of Jezebel, the Phoenician princess and Queen of Israel. Moving away from traditional moralistic interpretations, Masefield portrays Jezebel as a complex, noble, and ultimately tragic figure caught in the violent political and religious upheavals of her time. The drama unfolds as a clash between cultures and ideologies, exploring themes of loyalty, power, and religious fervor. Through lyrical dialogue and vivid imagery, Masefield captures the tension between the court of King Ahab and the prophetic zeal of his adversaries. As a notable example of early 20th-century verse drama, "A King's Daughter: A Tragedy in Verse" showcases the author's mastery of poetic rhythm and his ability to breathe new life into ancient narratives. This work remains a significant contribution to English literature, appealing to readers interested in historical drama, biblical retellings, and the evolution of modern poetic theater.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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"A King's Daughter: A Tragedy in Verse" is a powerful dramatic work by the renowned poet and playwright John Masefield. Written in elegant blank verse, this play offers a sophisticated and empathetic reimagining of the biblical story of Jezebel, the Phoenician princess and Queen of Israel. Moving away from traditional moralistic interpretations, Masefield portrays Jezebel as a complex, noble, and ultimately tragic figure caught in the violent political and religious upheavals of her time. The drama unfolds as a clash between cultures and ideologies, exploring themes of loyalty, power, and religious fervor. Through lyrical dialogue and vivid imagery, Masefield captures the tension between the court of King Ahab and the prophetic zeal of his adversaries. As a notable example of early 20th-century verse drama, "A King's Daughter: A Tragedy in Verse" showcases the author's mastery of poetic rhythm and his ability to breathe new life into ancient narratives. This work remains a significant contribution to English literature, appealing to readers interested in historical drama, biblical retellings, and the evolution of modern poetic theater.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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