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YORK PLAYS IBD

NABU PRESS
04 / 2012
9781248834466
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Sinopsis

This is Volume 2 of 'York Plays,' a comprehensive collection of dramatic works performed by the guilds of York on the Feast of Corpus Christi during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. Edited by Lucy Toulmin Smith, this volume presents a fascinating insight into medieval English religious drama and civic life. These plays, also known as mystery plays, were a significant form of popular entertainment and religious instruction, bringing biblical stories to life for the common people. The 'York Plays' offer invaluable resources for scholars of medieval literature, theater history, and religious studies. They provide a window into the cultural and spiritual landscape of medieval England, revealing the beliefs, values, and artistic expressions of the time. This collection is essential for anyone interested in understanding the development of English drama and the vibrant religious traditions of the Middle Ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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