Author

Publication

1992 - Faber and Faber, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

23,500 words, Guess

Page Count

94 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1134799M
  • ISBN-100571167497
  • OCLC Control Number26353498
  • Library of Congress Control Number94101430
  • Goodreads1177110
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  • LibraryThing237540

Classifications

  • DDC822/.914
  • LCCPR6052.E5 M33 1992

Description

George III's behaviour has often been odd, but now he is deranged, with rumours circulating that he has even addressed an oak tree as the King of Prussia. Doctors are brought in, the government wavers and the Prince Regent manoeuvres himself into power.Alan Bennett's play explores the court of a mad king, and the fearful treatments he was forced to undergo. It is about the nature of kingship itself, showing how by subtle degrees the ruler's delirium erodes his authority and status.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The madness of George IIIFaber and Faber1992-01-01

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