The Ceremony Of Innocence
by Ronald Ribman

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90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the deep, introspective nature of the play. The exploration of leadership and the reluctance to embrace war resonates strongly, adding depth to the characters and their conflicts.

Deep character explorationThought-provoking themesDark and somber tone

Synopsis

THE STORY: As Michael Smith describes ...

Ribman has plunged into history and written a play about eleventh-century England and its pacifist King Ethelred.

Ethelred has negotiated a treaty with Sweyn of Denmark whereby England pays tribute in silver

Press Reviews

"This stirring, eloquent drama finds a parable for our time in the life of Ethelred the Unready, a king of feudal England. “…it glows with craftsmanship and dramatic imagination.” —Variety. “It is written in an enriched prose…Ribman is a talented writer…” —Village Voice. “Let it be said at the outset that Ronald Ribman…is a man of amazing versatility."

— Newsday (NY)

Publication

Year1968
BindingPaperback
EditionNot Stated
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822201953
ISBN-10082220195X

The Ceremony Of Innocence is a American play written by Ronald Ribman and published by Dramatists Play Service (1968).

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Dramatists Play Service · 1968 · 72 pp

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