"Everyman," with other interludes, including eight miracle plays
Dramatic tales of morality, redemption, and faith in medieval EnglandBy Various
Length5h 40m
About this audiobook
"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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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1EVERYMAN
27OR
2THE CHESTER PAGEANT OF THE WATER-LEADERS AND DRAWERS OF THE DEE CONCERNING NOAH'S DELUGE
28EXTRACTION OF SOULS FROM HELL
3CHARACTERS
29CHARACTERS
4THE CHESTER PAGEANT OF THE DELUGE
30THE HARROWING OF HELL
5THE CHESTER PAGEANT OF THE BARBERS AND WAX-CHANDLERS REPRESENTING ABRAHAM, MELCHISEDEC, AND ISAAC
31EXTRACTIO ANIMARUM
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6CHARACTERS
32AB INFERNO
7THE CHESTER PAGEANT OF ABRAHAM, MELCHISEDEC, AND ISAAC
33THE INTERLUDE OF "GOD'S PROMISES"
8THE EPILOGUE
34CHARACTERS
9THE WAKEFIELD SECOND SHEPHERDS' PLAY
35GOD'S PROMISES
10CHARACTERS
36APPENDIX A
11THE WAKEFIELD SECOND NATIVITY PLAY
37"ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON": A MODERN CORNISH CHRISTMAS PLAY
12THE COVENTRY NATIVITY PLAY OF THE COMPANY OF SHEARMEN AND TAILORS
38CHARACTERS
13CHARACTERS
39APPENDIX B: FROM THE CORNISH MYSTERY OF THE CRUCIFIXION
14THE COVENTRY NATIVITY PLAY
40APPENDIX C
15THE WAKEFIELD MIRACLE-PLAY OF THE CRUCIFIXION
41THE TOWN CYCLES
16[From the Towneley Collection]
42I.--THE YORK PAGEANTS
17CHARACTERS
43II.--THE WAKEFIELD (OR WOODKIRK) PLAYS
18THE CRUCIFIXION
44III.--THE CHESTER PLAYS
19THE CORNISH MYSTERY-PLAY OF THE THREE MARIES
45IV--THE LUDUS COVENTRIÆ631
20CHARACTERS
46APPENDIX D
21THE MYSTERY OF THE THREE MARIES
47I.--Properties and Dresses used for the Coventry Smiths' Pageant of the Trial, Condemnation, and Crucifixion of Christ between the Years 1449 and 1585
22THE CORNISH MYSTERY-PLAY OF MARY MAGDALENE
48II.--The Chester "Bannes" or Bans
23AND HOW SHE BROUGHT THE NEWS OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE APOSTLES
49III.--Cornish Miracle Plays
24CHARACTERS
50IV.--From "The Cornish Drama," by Henry Jenner
25THE MYSTERY OF MARY MAGDALENE AND THE APOSTLES
51V.--Contemporary Account of Sir David Lindsay's "Satire of the Three Estates"
26THE WAKEFIELD PAGEANT OF THE HARROWING OF HELL
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