The Royal Hunt Of The Sun
by Peter Shaffer

Name: The Royal Hunt Of The Sun
Brand: Peter Shaffer
SKU: 9780573614965
Rating: 3.82 (500 reviews)

The Royal Hunt Of The Sun Book Cover — The Royal Hunt Of The Sun Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Room for ExtrasBritish Historical

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and complexity of the narrative, highlighting Shaffer's ability to weave rich historical themes with character development. Many feel that while the play is not better than its film adaptation, it offers a deeper exploration of the characters and events. The striking dialogue and vivid imagery also receive significant praise, capturing the readers' imaginations.

Emotional depth and complex charactersRich historical themesStriking dialogue and imagerySome find it overly expository

Synopsis

History / Casting: 22m 2f extras / Scenery: Cyc drops inset The Spanish expedition under Pizzaro to the land of the Incas told in dazzling spectacle and moral chiaroscuro.

After general absolution for any crimes they may commit against the pagan Incas the conquerors set forth upon the sea.

The Inca god is a sun god ruler of the riches and people of Peru and thought to be immortal.

But the Spaniards have come in conquest rather than in reverence.

There is misunderstanding confusion an

Press Reviews

"High intelligence and bold, imaginative reach ... soaring passages that recall the stage to its lofty enterprise, and a theme of enduring significance."
— New York Times