A Man for All Seasons (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Robert Bolt
- First Published: 1960
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Historical
- Time of Work: 1530-1535
- Genres: Drama, History play
- Subjects: Values, Politics, Law or legislation, England or English people, Duty, Kings, queens, or royalty, London, Ethics, Sixteenth century, Biography, Royal courts or courtiers
- Locales: London, England
Places Discussed
*London. Capital city of England that was torn by religious controversy during the reign of King Henry VIII. After defying the Roman Catholic pope, the king established the Church of England, with himself as head, and in so doing severed ties with the Roman Catholic Church. Although Sir Thomas More had long served Henry loyally as lord chancellor, he remained a staunch Catholic and refused to accept the English king as head of his church.
*Tower of London. Famous prison by the River Thames in central London, with roots going back to the reign of William...
[The entire page is 532 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
Navigate
See Also
