The Madness of George III
Author | : Alan Bennett |
Publisher | : Faber & Faber |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2009-02-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780571250769 |
ISBN-13 | : 0571250769 |
Rating | : 4/5 (769 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Madness of George III written by Alan Bennett and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.