Explore the birth and evolution of medieval religious drama as it moves from ritual to stage, with clear context and surprising connections for readers today.
This volume surveys how liturgical and other religious dramas developed during the Middle Ages, offering a thorough look at sources, texts, and performances. It situates the drama within church life, ritual practice, and social change, while tracing its later influence on secular theater.
The book blends critical appraisal with a rich apparatus of appendices, bibliographies, and textual studies, helping readers understand both the big picture and the finer details of medieval performance.
Ideal for students, teachers, and readers of literary history who want a solid, accessible overview of religious drama in the Middle Ages.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the origins and development of liturgical drama in the Middle Ages. The author traces the evolution of dramatic elements within Christian worship from their earliest forms in the fourth century to their full expression in the elaborate ceremonies of the High Middle Ages. The book explores the interplay between symbolism, mimetic action, and dialogue in the creation of liturgical dramas, and discusses their significance in the religious and cultural life of the period. Through close analysis of key texts and historical documents, the author provides a comprehensive account of the emergence of liturgical drama as a distinct literary form and its profound impact on Western theatre. 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 9781440049279_0
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