Serjeant Musgrave's Dance: An Unhistorical Parable

""Serjeant Musgrave's Dance: An Unhistorical Parable"" is a play written by John Arden. The story takes place in a small mining town in England, where a group of soldiers arrive looking for three deserters. The soldiers are led by Serjeant Musgrave, a man who is determined to find the deserters and bring them back to face justice. However, as the play progresses, it becomes clear that Musgrave's intentions are not as straightforward as they seem. The soldiers' arrival causes tension and conflict in the town, with the local residents struggling to understand the soldiers' motives. The play explores themes of war, power, and the consequences of violence. It is a thought-provoking and challenging work that invites audiences to question their own beliefs and values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more