The Old Cornish Drama: With Illustrations From Ancient Cornish Sacred Poems And Miracles Plays Of Other Lands, A Lecture (1906)

By Thurstan Collins Peter

Book Overview

The Old Cornish Drama is a lecture delivered by Thurstan Collins Peter in 1906. The book explores the history of Cornish drama, focusing on the sacred poems and miracle plays of ancient Cornwall. The author also draws comparisons between Cornish drama and similar plays from other lands, using illustrations to highlight the similarities and differences. The lecture provides a comprehensive look at the evolution of Cornish drama, from its origins to its decline, and offers insights into the cultural and religious significance of these plays. Overall, The Old Cornish Drama is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of drama and the cultural heritage of Cornwall.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: 1437028101
• ISBN13: 9781437028102
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"