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[[F.C.L. Bosman|Bosman]] 1928 pp 398, | [[F.C.L. Bosman|Bosman]] 1928 pp 398, | ||
Revision as of 06:55, 21 February 2014
A play in five acts by E. Bulwer Lytton (1803–1873) First performed in 1839. Became a standard of Edwardian theatre and is perhaps best known for its line "The pen is mightier than the sword", spoken by the Cardinal in Act II, Scene II.
Made into a film generally called Cardinal Richelieu, with George Arliss in 1935.
Performance history in South Africa
Translations and adaptations
Sources
http://cather.unl.edu/j00046.html
Bosman 1928 pp 398,
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