Drama of Exile

By Elizabeth Barrett Browning · Running time 1:44:38 · Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Poetry, Drama

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In writing her 'Drama of Exile', Barrett's subject was 'the new and strange experience of the fallen humanity, as it went forth from Paradise into the wilderness'. The bizarre, lyrical scenes that follow powerfully describe the grief and guilt of Eve, the sorrowful pride of Lucifer, and the redeeming power of love. (summary by Patrick Beverley, quotation from the preface) Cast of Characters: Lucifer – Patrick Beverley Gabriel – Jay Saunders Adam – David Kleparek Christ – David Muncaster Eve – JemmaBlythe Narrator, Revel Voices, Aged Voices – Barry Eads Chorus of Eden Spirits, Earth Spirits – M

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