Michael and His Lost Angel: A Play in Five Acts

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Michael and His Lost Angel: A Play in Five Acts

by Henry Arthur Jones

EN·~2 hours

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Description

A fallen celestial commander, Michael, once hailed as a prince of the heavenly hosts, now finds his sword too feeble for the darkness he must confront. The opening act thrusts him into a world where divine authority collides with human frailty, and his search for a missing angel becomes both a literal quest and a meditation on loss and redemption. As the stage fills with liturgical pageantry and the echo of ancient rites, the audience is invited to witness the tension between sacred duty and personal doubt.

The playwright weaves together fierce theological debate and raw human emotion, using elaborate ceremony to underscore the characters’ inner turmoil. Dialogue swells with psychological insight, while moments of rescue and compassion hint at the timeless heroism that once defined the stage. Though the work sparked controversy for its bold treatment of religious symbolism, it remains a compelling exploration of how even the mightiest can falter and strive toward forgiveness.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (149K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Paul Haxo from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive, the Library of Congress, the University of Toronto, and the University of California.

Release date

2014-11-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Henry Arthur Jones

Henry Arthur Jones

1851–1929

A major figure in late Victorian theater, this English dramatist helped bring social debate and moral conflict onto the stage. His plays paired sharp dialogue with a serious interest in the pressures of modern life.

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