Project Gutenberg 2004-12-24 Public domain in the USA. 100 Richards, Alfred Bate 1820 1876 Richards, Alfred B. (Alfred Bate) Richards, Alfred Bates Richards, A. B. (Alfred Bate) Cromwell: A Drama, in Five Acts E-text prepared by Al Haines "Cromwell: A Drama, in Five Acts" by Alfred Bate Richards is a historical drama likely written in the mid-19th century. The play revolves around the complex political and personal dynamics during the English Civil War, focusing largely on Oliver Cromwell and the lives of those around him, including his secretary Milton, and the conflicted characters of Arthur and Basil Walton, who are caught in a web of familial and romantic entanglements. The opening of the drama introduces us to Arthur Walton returning to England after a long absence, where he reminisces about the past and grapples with the changes wrought by the turbulent political climate. As he navigates his relationships with his cousin Florence Nevel and his scheming brother Basil, the scene lays the groundwork for the interpersonal conflicts that will unfold. Initial encounters at an inn highlight themes of loyalty, betrayal, and ambition, revealing the contrasts between characters who hold varied allegiances amidst civil unrest. Cromwell himself is depicted as a passionate leader, showcasing a blend of moral conviction and militaristic fervor as he emerges from the chaos, setting the stage for the unfolding drama around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658 -- Drama PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 254303 2025-08-06T09:52:55.207550 text/html 254175 254113 2024-11-06T12:58:58.490789 2023-09-07T03:42:06.822701 text/html text/html 178954 2025-08-06T09:53:03.709479 application/epub+zip 181144 2025-08-06T09:52:58.443513 application/epub+zip 161923 2025-08-06T09:52:57.192518 application/epub+zip 375927 2025-08-06T09:53:06.972455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335371 2025-08-06T09:53:02.824487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 241065 2022-09-07T16:29:48.955183 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200997 2025-08-06T09:52:54.764761 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 181214 2024-10-28T21:30:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17024 2025-08-06T09:53:07.106441 application/rdf+xml 16267 2025-08-06T09:52:57.715502 image/jpeg 3951 2025-08-06T09:52:57.451512 image/jpeg 178521 2025-08-06T09:52:55.227535 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia