Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a collection of plays written by the tenth-century nun Hrotsvitha, who is recognized as Europe's first female playwright. The author presents six plays from the original text, including three original plays by Hrotsvitha, and three adaptations of Biblical or mythological tales. An Abbess of the Gandersheim Abbey, Hrotsvitha drew inspiration from Classical Roman playwrights and merged it with her Christian beliefs to create these works, which are written in Latin. Themes of the book include chastity, morality, and faith, common to the time period, yet the book offers a unique historical and literary perspective that displays the author's adept skill with characterization, dialogue, and plot structure. It's a fascinating read for those interested in the history of theatre and literature and a testament to the power of storytelling during the Middle Ages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243336562_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243336562
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243336562
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)