The Lion in Winter: A Play by James Goldman (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Lion in Winter by James Goldman It is Christmas of 1183, and Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine are, for once, together in the drafty castle at Chinon. For all their regal status, they are much like any long-estranged but inseparably married couple: Henry flaunts his new mistress; Eleanor plots against him with their sons. They will do anything they can to hurt each other. and they love each other to distraction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Insecure siblings fighting for their parents attention; bickering spouses who cant stand to be together or apart; adultery and sexual experimentation; even the struggle to balance work and family: These are themes as much at home in our time as they were in the twelfth century. In James Goldmans classic play The Lion in Winter, domestic turmoil rises to an art form. Keenly self-aware and motivated as much by spite as by any sense of duty, Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine maneuver against each other to position their favorite son in line for succession. By imagining the inner lives of Henry, Eleanor, and their sons, John, Geoffrey, and Richard, Goldman created the quintessential drama of family strife and competing ambitions, a work that gives visceral, modern-day relevance to the intrigues of Angevin England. Combining keen historical and psychological insight with delicious, mordant wit, the stage play has become a touchstone of todays theater scene, and Goldmans screenplay for the 1968 film adaptation won him an Academy Award. Told in "marvelously articulate language, with humor that bristles and burns" (Los Angeles Times), The Lion in Winter is the rare play that bursts into life on the printed page. Notes The acclaimed historical play about a troubled royal Plantagenet family, set at the Christmas Court of Henry II during the snowy winter of 1183. Currently stars Joanna Lumley and Robert Lindsay, performing at the Haymarket Theatre Royal. Author Biography JAMES GOLDMANs screenplays include Nicholas and Alexandra, Robin and Marian, and They Might Be Giants. He wrote the book to the musical A Family Affair (with John Kander), as well as the librettos of Follies and Evening Primrose, both with scores by Stephen Sondheim. He died in 1998. Review "[A] classic tale of deep family dysfunction and Machiavelli-level intrigue . . . witty and wrenching, full of dagger-sharp quips and veiled motives."–The Boston Globe Review Quote "[A]classic tale of deep family dysfunction and Machiavelli-level intrigue . . . witty and wrenching, full of dagger-sharp quips and veiled motives." TheBoston Globe Details ISBN0812973356 Author James Goldman Short Title LION IN WINTER Pages 128 Language English ISBN-10 0812973356 ISBN-13 9780812973358 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 812.54 Year 2004 Subtitle A Play DOI 10.1604/9780812973358 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2004-12-14 AU Release Date 2004-12-14 NZ Release Date 2004-12-14 US Release Date 2004-12-14 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 2004-12-14 Imprint Random House USA Inc Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9298643;

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