Isbn: 9781332333844 - a new theory concerning the origin of the miracle play: a dissertation submitted to the faculty of the graduate school of arts and literature in ... of doctor of philosophy (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a new theory on the origin of Miracle Plays, a type of drama portraying the lives of saints. Miracle Plays emerged not from the evolution of liturgical plays or schoolroom exercises, as previously thought, but rather from circumstances and conditions of the eleventh century. The author highlights the significance of saints in medieval life, the role of monasteries in fostering their cults, and the popularity of pilgrimages to their tombs. These factors, along with medieval festivals and the Renaissance, created an environment ripe for the development of Miracle Plays. The book examines the cult of St. Nicholas and his plays, as well as the plays of St. Catherine and the Resurrection of Lazarus, providing evidence for the author's theory. It challenges traditional theories and offers a fresh perspective on the origins of this medieval dramatic form, shedding light on the motivations and beliefs that shaped its creation. 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.…