The Chester Plays: Part I

By Hermann Deimling

Book Overview

The Chester Plays: Part I is a book that explores the medieval English drama that was performed in the city of Chester. The book is written by Hermann Deimling and is a collection of plays that were performed during the 14th and 15th centuries. The plays were performed by the guilds of the city and were based on stories from the Bible. The book provides a detailed analysis of the plays, including their historical context, themes, and characters. It also includes translations of the original Middle English texts and provides insights into the language and style of the plays. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature and drama, as well as anyone interested in the history of English theatre.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: 1163236527
• ISBN13: 9781163236529
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"