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Representative English Plays: From the Middle Ages to the End of the Nineteenth Century; Edited with Introductions and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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While the third lesson [of the Easter matins service] is being chanted, let four brethren vest themselves. Let one of these, vested in an alb [a white tunic which would suggest the angel] enter as though to take part in the service, and let him without being observed approach the place of the sepulchre and there sit quietly, hold ing a palm in his hand. While the third respon sory is being sung, let the remaining three follow, all three vested in copes [vestments like long cloaks] and carrying in their hands censers filled with incense, and, stepping hesitantly in the manner of those seeking something, come before the place of the sepulchre. These things are done in imitation of the angel seated at the monument and of the women coming with spices to anoint the body of Jesus. When, there fore, he who sits there shall see the three ap proach like folk straying and seeking something.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book consists of ten Medieval plays written between the ninth and sixteenth centuries. These plays, sampled from the immensely popular religious cycles of their day, give a unique glimpse into how laypeople understood the Bible. These accessible and entertaining plays were performed by the local tradesmen's guilds in the streets of medieval English towns during religious holidays and festivals. The origins of religious drama lie in the liturgy of the medieval church, where they developed from simple musical dialogues called tropes, gradually incorporating more elaborate elements, including costuming, properties, and an eventual shift from Latin to vernacular languages. These plays brought the great biblical narratives to life for the largely illiterate population of the Middle Ages, vividly dramatizing the people and events of the Old and New Testaments. They also tackled complex theological ideas through the use of allegory and symbolism, revealing how deeply the medieval imagination was steeped in the stories and values of the Christian faith. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243399253_0
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