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The Masque of Kings is a play written by Maxwell Anderson. The play is divided into two acts and is set in the 17th century in Europe. The story revolves around the character of King Charles II of England, who is depicted as a man who is struggling to maintain his power and control... Read Full Overview

The Masque of Kings is a two-act play written by Maxwell Anderson. The play is set in the 16th century and centers around the character of King Henry VIII of England. The plot revolves around the king's desire to have a son and heir to the throne, which leads him to marry multiple... Read Full Overview

The Masque of Kings is a two-act play written by Maxwell Anderson. The play takes place in a mythical kingdom where the king is about to celebrate his 50th birthday. The king is a just and fair ruler, but he is also a bit of a dreamer. He is obsessed with the idea of creating... Read Full Overview