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 given by Thurstan Collins Peter in 1906. The book explores the history and significance of Cornish drama, with a focus on the plays and poems that were performed in the region during the Middle Ages. The author draws on a range of sources, including ancient Cornish sacred poems and miracle plays from other countries, to provide a comprehensive overview of this fascinating and little-known aspect of theatrical history. The book is illustrated with images from these plays and poems, providing readers with a visual representation of the characters and themes that were central to Cornish drama. Overall, The Old Cornish Drama is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theatre, and a fascinating insight into a unique and important cultural tradition.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: 1164826964
• ISBN13: 9781164826965
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"