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The Heart O' Mary, A Mystery Play Done In English Verse

The Heart O' Mary, A Mystery Play Done In English Verse

M. P. Baird, George

Paperback

General ReferenceReligion General Plays

ISBN10: 9354446329
ISBN13: 9789354446320
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A hymn in drama, The Heart O' Mary draws the stage towards the altar. Here, poetry becomes living prayer. George M. P. Baird crafts a religious verse drama in clear, musical English, where the rhythms of speech and the cadences of worship meet. Rooted in Virgin Mary devotion and the mysteries of faith, this Christian mystery play invites quiet contemplation as much as it invites performance. As English poetic drama it speaks to the heart as well as the intellect, inviting Christian spiritual reflection on tradition, scripture and the timeless nearness of grace. Standing in the long line of English language religious play-writing, and echoing the mood of medieval style religious drama, The Heart O' Mary holds a special place in classic Christian literature: intimate, reverent, and beautifully suited both to private devotion and to choral or staged reading for church drama groups seeking a biblical themed play of substance. Its Marian devotional poetry, shaped for the theatre yet rich on the page, makes this work a gentle companion for Christian readers and lovers of verse, as well as collectors of rare spiritual works. As an English language religious play that bridges page and stage, it offers a living link to an enduring tradition. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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