English Miracle Plays And Moralities (1907)

By E. Hamilton Moore

Book Overview

English Miracle Plays and Moralities is a book written by E. Hamilton Moore and published in 1907. The book is a collection of plays from medieval England, which were performed in churches and town squares during the Middle Ages. These plays were known as miracle plays and moralities as they depicted religious stories and moral lessons.The book includes a variety of plays, such as The Harrowing of Hell, The Nativity, The Crucifixion, and The Resurrection. Each play is presented in its original language and is accompanied by a modern English translation, making it accessible to modern readers.In addition to the plays themselves, the book also provides an introduction to the history of miracle plays and moralities, as well as a discussion of the social and cultural context in which they were performed. Moore also explores the role of the church in the production of these plays and the impact they had on the religious and cultural life of medieval England.Overall, English Miracle Plays and Moralities provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval drama and the religious and cultural practices of the time. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, theatre, and history.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: 1164634860
• ISBN13: 9781164634867
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"