""Good Friday: A Play in Verse"" is a work of drama written by John Masefield. The play is written in verse and explores the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The story takes place in Jerusalem during the time of the Roman occupation and follows the characters of Pilate, Herod, Mary, and the disciples as they navigate the political and religious tensions of the time. The play delves into themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil. Masefield's writing style is poetic and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the world in which the play is set. ""Good Friday: A Play in Verse"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work that explores the central event of the Christian faith in a new and compelling way.1917. Poet, novelist, dramatist and journalist, Masefield's literary career was a varied one. He went to sea as a youth and his first volumes of poems earned him the title of Poet of the Sea. He was a prolific writer, publishing poetry and novels as well as taking on editorial tasks. In 1930 he became Poet Laureate, a post he retained until his death 37 years later. The events of Good Friday as told in verse. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.