Carols Their Origin, Music and Connection with Mystery Plays

By William J. Phillips

Book Overview

""Carols Their Origin, Music and Connection with Mystery Plays"" by William J. Phillips is a comprehensive book that explores the origins and evolution of Christmas carols, their music, and their connection with mystery plays. The book delves into the history of carols, tracing their roots back to the Middle Ages and examining how they evolved over time. It also explores the connection between carols and mystery plays, which were popular theatrical performances in medieval Europe that depicted biblical stories.The book includes a detailed analysis of the music and lyrics of popular carols, as well as the cultural and social context in which they were created. It also examines the role of carols in religious and secular celebrations, and how they have been used to convey messages of peace, joy, and hope throughout history.Overall, ""Carols Their Origin, Music and Connection with Mystery Plays"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Christmas carols, their music, and their cultural significance.Contents: Origin of Carols and Mystery Plays; Carols and Dancing; Mystery Plays; Carols of the Virgin Mary; The Narrative of Storytelling Carols; Carols of Nature; Trees; Spring Carols; Lullabies and Cradle Songs; Childhood of Christ; Numeral Carols; The Wassails; Angels and Shepherds; Epiphany; Welcome to Christmas; Farewell to Christmas; The Music of the Carols.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419173650
• ISBN13: 9781419173653
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"