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Western drama, having all but disappeared during the Dark Ages, reemerged spontaneously in the liturgy and life of the medieval church. Vernacular miracle plays of England's Middle Ages were performed by lay people -- many by trade guilds -- unschooled in church Latin, but familiar... Read Full Overview

Everyman is a morality play that was written in the late 15th century by an anonymous author. The play tells the story of Everyman, a wealthy and successful man who is suddenly confronted by Death. Realizing that he must face judgment for his life on Earth, Everyman sets out... Read Full Overview

Everyman is a medieval morality play that was written anonymously in the 15th century. The play tells the story of Everyman, a wealthy and successful man who is suddenly confronted by Death. Realizing that he must face judgment for his sins, Everyman seeks the help of his friends... Read Full Overview

Before Pilgrim's Progress, there was Everyman-a powerful Christian morality tale that asks: what truly matters at the end of a life?

Everyman is one of the most enduring medieval plays ever written. Through allegorical characters like Fellowship,... Read Full Overview

Everyman is a morality play written in the late 15th century by an anonymous author. The play tells the story of Everyman, a typical human being who is summoned by Death to account for his life before God. Everyman, realizing his impending demise, seeks out companionship and... Read Full Overview

The classic 16th century morality play, recently revived by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Everyman is a medieval morality play that was first performed in the late 15th century. The play tells the story of Everyman, a wealthy and successful man who is suddenly called upon by Death to make a reckoning of his life. Everyman is forced to confront the fact that he has... Read Full Overview

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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview