| The Man Born to Be King 1943 First
Edition by Dorothy Sayers |
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BOC12272 |
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$95.00 |
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Publisher: Harper & Row, 1943 First Edition 339 pages -- Measures 6 x 8-1/2" The Man Born to Be King, published toward the end of Dorothy Sayers's prolific career (1943), is peerless. This famous play-cycle, a faithful account of the four gospels in dramatic form, was written first for broadcasting and was performed on BBC Home Service. Sayers is completely true to the eyewitness material in the New Testament but, as a great literary artist, she brings us into direct contact with the living text and the reality of the life of Christ. Through these plays, the incarnation newly dawns on us as readers and we remember that real oxygen circulated in those pairs of lungs. The play-cycle is an excellent source for down-to-earth literary reading, devotional reflection, school and homeschool production, and theological discussion. Sayers was an honorary member of the Inklings, a group of writers which included J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Like them, she graduated from Oxford but had the distinction of being one of the first women to do so. Many letters (now published) passed between Sayers and Lewis. Lewis was so taken with this twelve-play collection that he read it each year in preparation for Lent. Sayers's work also included translating Dante and writing smart, popular mystery novels as well as incisive essays Very good vintage condition in black and red cloth hardcover binding. No dust jacket. Very light rubbing along edges of covers. deckle edges, clean bright interior. Excellent gift idea for the rare book collector or theater person in your life. Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks |
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