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Everyman With Other Interludes Including Eight Miracle Plays
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025374888
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Everyman With Other Interludes Including Eight Miracle Plays is a foundational collection of early English drama that captures the spiritual and theatrical spirit of the Middle Ages. The centerpiece of the volume, Everyman, is the preeminent example of the morality play, using allegory to depict a soul's journey toward judgment. As the protagonist is summoned by Death, the narrative explores the fleeting nature of worldly companions and the enduring value of good deeds, offering a profound meditation on mortality and redemption.
Complementing this central work are eight miracle plays and various interludes that showcase the breadth of medieval performance. These dramas, ranging from depictions of the biblical flood to the life of Abraham, illustrate the transition of theater from church liturgy to the public squares. These plays provided medieval audiences with accessible interpretations of scripture, blending deep religious devotion with vivid characterization and dramatic tension.
As a vital record of the roots of Western theater, this collection provides invaluable insight into the cultural and literary evolution of the English-speaking world. The works included serve as a testament to the power of drama to communicate complex moral truths and remain a cornerstone for students of literature and history alike.
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