English Mysteries and Miracle-plays - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook English Mysteries and Miracle-plays write by Henry Ahn. This book was released on 1867. English Mysteries and Miracle-plays available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The Chester Mystery Plays
The Chester Mystery Plays - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Chester Mystery Plays write by Maurice Hussey. This book was released on 1957. The Chester Mystery Plays available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The English Mystery Plays
The English Mystery Plays - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The English Mystery Plays write by Rosemary Woolf. This book was released on 1980-01-01. The English Mystery Plays available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This important new study of the English mystery plays has a twofold purpose. It is concerned to investigate the antecedents of the four extant cycles and to demonstrate the dramatic value of the plays themselves The opening and concluding chapters place the plays in their historical context by discussing on the one hand the emergence and achievements of genuine religious drama (as opposed to liturgical drama) in the twelfth century and on the other the changes in taste that threw the plays into disrepute in the sixteenth century. The man part of the book analyzes the plays in detail, considering the iconographic and theological traditions that guided the dramatists in their treatment of biblical subject-matter, and also looking at the Continental drama of the time to find out what other dramatic possibilities were open to writers in the Middle Ages. -- From publisher's description.
York Mystery Plays
York Mystery Plays - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook York Mystery Plays write by Richard Beadle. This book was released on 1999-06-17. York Mystery Plays available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This volume offers 22 of the central pageants which make up York's famous Corpus Christi cycle. The York cycle is the oldest and best-known of the English mystery cycles, and its depth and scope are reflected in the selection printed here. The shape of the cycle was governed by subject matter of enduring spiritual significance, both to its contemporary audience and in later literary and artistic tradition, and the selection reflects these concerns. Included are plays on the Creation, the Fall of Man, the Incarnation, Passion, and Resurrection of Christ, and the Last Judgement. The Passion sequence has been expanded by six of the eight plays generally attributed to the great poetic dramatist known as the York Realist: the authentic text of these plays is not otherwise available in paperback. As well as providing detailed annotation, this edition offers an introduction which examines the history of the cycle and discusses the immensely popular modern productions in York and elsewhere. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Mediaeval English Mystery Plays, Rituals, and Archetypes
Mediaeval English Mystery Plays, Rituals, and Archetypes - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Mediaeval English Mystery Plays, Rituals, and Archetypes write by Albin Wallace. This book was released on 2024-04-10. Mediaeval English Mystery Plays, Rituals, and Archetypes available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book examines the mediaeval English mystery play, the importance of ritual and archetypes, and how masonic traditions may have been influenced by these mediaeval dramas. Similarly to mystery plays, elements of masonic ceremonial use symbolic characters, archetypes, stories, and rituals to convey moral and spiritual teachings to its members. The rituals are steeped in symbolism and draw on a wide range of historical and cultural sources. Masonic rituals and mediaeval plays both emphasise community and fellowship. This book attempts to highlight the enduring power of symbolic performance, archetypes and the importance of belonging and fellowship in the pursuit of moral and spiritual improvement. The connection between ritual and mediaeval mystery plays is a tantalising subject of much debate, as Freemasonry is a fraternity claimed to have its roots in the mediaeval stonemasons’ guilds, whose members certainly participated in the mystery plays, especially those that depicted biblical stories relating to the building of King Solomon’s temple.
