Literary Classics

"Everyman," with other interludes, including eight miracle plays

Dramatic tales of morality, redemption, and faith in medieval EnglandBy Various

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"Everyman," with other interludes, including eight miracle plays, is a seminal work of late medieval drama that deftly showcases the rich tapestry of spiritual and moral exploration prevalent during the period. Written in Middle English, the play employs allegorical characters and stark dialogue to convey complex themes of life, death, and redemption. The miracle plays included serve as historical narratives that illuminate biblical events, offering audiences both entertainment and moral instruction through their vivid storytelling and engaging performances. Together, these works reflect the transition from ecclesiastical to professional theatre, marking a significant evolution in dramatization techniques. The authorship of "Everyman" remains anonymous, attributed to a collective of playwrights who were influenced by the medieval morality plays that preceded them. This period saw a burgeoning interest in introspective spirituality and humanist thought, likely motivating the work'Äôs exploration of the individual'Äôs struggle against the inevitability of death. The inclusion of interludes and miracle plays illustrates the collaborative theatrical culture where diverse storytelling methods were employed to convey profound human experiences. For readers and scholars alike, this compilation is an essential reflection of the societal and theological currents of the late medieval period. It is not merely a reading experience; it invites contemplation of profound existential questions that resonate through time. I recommend this work to anyone interested in the foundations of English literature, drama, and the exploration of human morality.

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GenreLiterary Classics

Length5 hrs 40 mins

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Publish dateNov 19, 2019

LanguageEnglish

1EVERYMAN

2THE CHESTER PAGEANT OF THE WATER-LEADERS AND DRAWERS OF THE DEE CONCERNING NOAH&#x27;S DELUGE

3CHARACTERS

4THE CHESTER PAGEANT OF THE DELUGE

5THE CHESTER PAGEANT OF THE BARBERS AND WAX-CHANDLERS REPRESENTING ABRAHAM, MELCHISEDEC, AND ISAAC

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6CHARACTERS

7THE CHESTER PAGEANT OF ABRAHAM, MELCHISEDEC, AND ISAAC

8THE EPILOGUE

9THE WAKEFIELD SECOND SHEPHERDS&#x27; PLAY

10CHARACTERS

11THE WAKEFIELD SECOND NATIVITY PLAY

12THE COVENTRY NATIVITY PLAY OF THE COMPANY OF SHEARMEN AND TAILORS

13CHARACTERS

14THE COVENTRY NATIVITY PLAY

15THE WAKEFIELD MIRACLE-PLAY OF THE CRUCIFIXION

16[From the Towneley Collection]

17CHARACTERS

18THE CRUCIFIXION

19THE CORNISH MYSTERY-PLAY OF THE THREE MARIES

20CHARACTERS

21THE MYSTERY OF THE THREE MARIES

22THE CORNISH MYSTERY-PLAY OF MARY MAGDALENE

23AND HOW SHE BROUGHT THE NEWS OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE APOSTLES

24CHARACTERS

25THE MYSTERY OF MARY MAGDALENE AND THE APOSTLES

26THE WAKEFIELD PAGEANT OF THE HARROWING OF HELL

27OR

28EXTRACTION OF SOULS FROM HELL

29CHARACTERS

30THE HARROWING OF HELL

31EXTRACTIO ANIMARUM

32AB INFERNO

33THE INTERLUDE OF &quot;GOD&#x27;S PROMISES&quot;

34CHARACTERS

35GOD&#x27;S PROMISES

36APPENDIX A

37&quot;ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON&quot;: A MODERN CORNISH CHRISTMAS PLAY

38CHARACTERS

39APPENDIX B: FROM THE CORNISH MYSTERY OF THE CRUCIFIXION

40APPENDIX C

41THE TOWN CYCLES

42I.--THE YORK PAGEANTS

43II.--THE WAKEFIELD (OR WOODKIRK) PLAYS

44III.--THE CHESTER PLAYS

45IV--THE LUDUS COVENTRIÆ631

46APPENDIX D

47I.--Properties and Dresses used for the Coventry Smiths&#x27; Pageant of the Trial, Condemnation, and Crucifixion of Christ between the Years 1449 and 1585

48II.--The Chester &quot;Bannes&quot; or Bans

49III.--Cornish Miracle Plays

50IV.--From &quot;The Cornish Drama,&quot; by Henry Jenner