Queen Mary: A Drama
"Queen Mary: A Drama" is a poem written by Alfred Tennyson in 1835. The poem tells the story of Queen Mary I of England, also known as Bloody Mary, who ruled from 1553 to 1558. The poem explores themes of power, religion, and the human condition, as it follows Mary's reign and her struggles with her own faith and identity. Throughout the poem, Tennyson uses vivid imagery and rich language to bring the character of Mary to life, creating a compelling and thought-provoking work of literature.
By Alfred Tennyson · First published 1844 · Genre: Drama, Historical Fiction, Biography · 23 chapters · 55,854 words
First lines
"DRAMATIS PERSONAE"
QUEEN MARY.
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Queen Mary: A Drama is listed on Textopian as a play by Alfred Tennyson, dated 1844 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Alfred Tennyson
- Date: 1844 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Historical Fiction, Biography, Tragedy, Poetry
- Length: 55,854 words
- Structure: 23 chapters, 1,401 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The book is explicitly noted as a drama, and its content center around dramatic sequences and dialogues.
- Historical Fiction — The book narrates the story of Queen Mary, a historical figure, combining historical facts and fiction.
- Biography — The book's plot centers around the life of Queen Mary, making it fall under the biography genre.
- Tragedy — Queen Mary's life was filled with tragic events and circumstances which are depicted in the book.
Tags
drama · historical · theater · tragedy · royalty · monarchy · politics · conflict · power · betrayal · love · ambition
Contents
- ALDGATE RICHLY DECORATED
- ALINGTON CASTLE
- THE CONDUIT IN GRACECHURCH,
- A ROOM IN THE PALACE
- LONDON. HALL IN THE PALACE
- A ROOM IN LAMBETH PALACE
- GUILDHALL
- ROOM IN WHITEHALL PALACE
- OXFORD. CRANMER IN PRISON
- A ROOM IN THE PALACE
- ST. PAUL'S CROSS
- LONDON BRIDGE
- GREAT HALL IN WHITEHALL
- ST. MARY'S CHURCH
- A HOUSE NEAR LONDON
- LONDON. A ROOM IN THE PALACE. <br/> ELIZABETH. "Enter" COURTENAY
- ROOM IN THE GATEHOUSE OF WESTMINSTER PALACE
- WHITEHALL. A ROOM IN THE PALACE. <br/> MARY, GARDINER, POLE, PAGET, BONNER, "etc"
- LONDON. BEFORE THE PALACE
- A ROOM IN THE PALACE
- WOODSTOCK
- LONDON. A ROOM IN THE PALACE
- LONDON. A ROOM IN THE PALACE