Mankind

Book Overview

Mankind is at once conventional in its adherence to morality and extraordinary in its effervescence and wit. The text is a morality play warning Mankind how it may be led astray by temptation, while simultaneously entertaining the audience with banter between the characters representing vice. In its small-scale staging, with a smaller number of actors and props, it was written for a theater troupe of the kind that foreshadows modern professional English drama. Presented with a gloss, notes, an introduction, and a glossary, this edition of the lively Middle English play is perfect for any level of Middle English instruction and invaluable to those who teach early drama.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580441408
• ISBN13: 9781580441407
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.9" x 9.9"