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Set in ancient Judea, the play delves into the tumultuous life of King Herod, a ruler driven by ambition and plagued by his past. Through five acts, it examines his relationships, particularly with his wife Mariamne, and the paranoia that fuels his tyranny. The narrative intertwines themes of fate, hubris, and power, structured with elements of Greek tragedy, including a chorus. Stephen Phillips employs evocative language to reveal the complexities of Herod's character, offering a profound exploration of his tragic downfall.
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Herod, Stephen Phillips
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Herod
- Subtitle
- A Tragedy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Phillips
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781417991464
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set in ancient Judea, the play delves into the tumultuous life of King Herod, a ruler driven by ambition and plagued by his past. Through five acts, it examines his relationships, particularly with his wife Mariamne, and the paranoia that fuels his tyranny. The narrative intertwines themes of fate, hubris, and power, structured with elements of Greek tragedy, including a chorus. Stephen Phillips employs evocative language to reveal the complexities of Herod's character, offering a profound exploration of his tragic downfall.