"Oliver Cromwell: A Play" by John Drinkwater is a historical drama set in the midst of the English Civil War that explores the life of Oliver Cromwell and his ascent to power. Beginning in his home in Ely, the play reveals Cromwell's early political convictions and his close family relationships as he increasingly commits to the conflict against King Charles I. Guided by the vision of a just society, he leads forces alongside comrades like John Hampden and Henry Ireton. The narrative emphasizes the complex moral dimensions of leadership, highlighting pivotal events such as the King's trial and execution that altered England's path, depicting it as a meditation on leadership, justice, and the burdens of governance during times of revolt.
Oliver Cromwell: A Play
By John Drinkwater
Witness the tumultuous rise of a leader as he grapples with power, justice, and the fate of a nation torn apart by civil war.
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About the AuthorJohn Drinkwater was an English poet and dramatist. He was known before World War I as one of the Dymock poets, and his poetry was included in all five volumes of Georgian Poetry. After World War I, he achieved fame as a playwright and became closely associated with Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
John Drinkwater was an English poet and dramatist. He was known before World War I as one of the Dymock poets, and his poetry was included in all five volumes of Georgian Poetry. After World War I, he achieved fame as a playwright and became closely associated with Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
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