Harold a Drama

""Harold: A Drama"" is a play written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, first published in 1876. The play is set in the 11th century and tells the story of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, and his struggle to maintain his power against the invading forces of William the Conqueror. The play is divided into five acts, each of which explores different themes such as love, loyalty, betrayal, and the conflict between duty and personal desires. The character of Harold is portrayed as a tragic hero, torn between his love for Edith, a woman of lower social status, and his duty to his country. The play also features other historical figures such as Edward the Confessor, Tostig Godwinson, and William the Conqueror. Tennyson's poetic language and vivid descriptions bring the medieval world to life, while also exploring timeless themes that are still relevant today.1877. Poet of the Victorian age, who succeeded Wordsworth as Poet Laureate. Harold, a verse drama is one of the series of historical dramas and other plays Tennyson began in the 1870's. The historical plays called for elaborate and costly staging, and they have seldom been revived since their Victorian productions. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.