A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Christmas DramaBy Robert Hugh Benson
Length2h 24m
About this audiobook
A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord is Benson's reverent reimagining of medieval religious drama for modern devotion. Centered on the Incarnation, it draws upon the simplicity, ceremonial rhythm, and symbolic directness of the English mystery-play tradition, presenting sacred history not as ornamented spectacle but as liturgical meditation. Its diction is elevated yet accessible, shaped by chant-like movement, devotional clarity, and a conscious recovery of pre-Reformation dramatic forms. Robert Hugh Benson, son of Edward White Benson, Archbishop of Canterbury, was formed within the highest reaches of Anglican culture before his conversion to Roman Catholicism in 1903 and ordination as a Catholic priest. His writings often reflect this passage from ecclesiastical inheritance to sacramental conviction. In this Nativity play, his antiquarian interest, theological seriousness, and pastoral imagination converge, revealing an author eager to restore drama to its older vocation: the enactment of divine mystery before a believing community. This work is recommended to readers interested in Christian literature, liturgical drama, and the modern revival of medieval forms. It will especially reward those who value devotional art that unites poetic restraint with theological depth, offering the Nativity as both historical event and living mystery.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length2 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
11Scene IV
2Introduction
12Scene V
3Synopsis
13Appendices
4Historical Context
14I. The Scenery
5Preface
15II. The Properties
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6Dramatis Personæ
16III. The Costumes
7Prologue
17IV. The Method of Acting
8Scene I
18Analysis
9Scene II
19Reflection
10Scene III
20Memorable Quotes
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