The King's Jewry: A Play (1921)

by Halcott Glover

Book Overview

The King's Jewry is a play written by Halcott Glover and originally published in 1921. The play is set in medieval England and follows the story of a young Jewish woman named Rachel who is forced to flee her home after being accused of a crime she did not commit. She seeks refuge in the court of King Henry III, where she becomes embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and religious conflict.As Rachel navigates the dangerous world of the king's court, she must also confront her own identity as a Jew in a society that sees her as an outsider. Along the way, she forms relationships with various characters, including the king himself, his queen, and a group of Christian knights who are sympathetic to her plight.The play explores themes of prejudice, power, and identity, and offers a nuanced portrayal of the tensions between Jews and Christians in medieval England. It is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider the ways in which historical injustices continue to impact our world today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165585987
• ISBN13: 9781165585984
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"