Description
Murder in the Cathedral by T. S. Eliot is one of the twentieth century’s greatest verse dramas, dramatizing the assassination of Thomas Becket in Murder of Thomas Becket.
Set in 1170, the play follows Archbishop Thomas Becket as he returns to Canterbury Cathedral, fully aware that his conflict with King Henry II has placed his life in grave danger. Through poetic dialogue and powerful choral passages, Eliot explores themes of faith, temptation, sacrifice, power, and martyrdom, culminating in one of history’s most famous political and religious murders.
Widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern theatre, Murder in the Cathedral combines lyrical poetry with profound philosophical and spiritual insight. It remains an enduring classic for readers of literature, drama, and history alike.
