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Editor Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889
LoC No. 16013779
Title Ludus Coventriæ : A collection of mysteries, formerly represented at Coventry on the feast of Corpus Christi
Alternate Title Ludus Coventriae
Original Publication United Kingdom: The Shakespeare Society, 1841.
Series Title Shakespeare society. Publications, no. 4.
Note Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Ludus Coventriæ: A collection of mysteries, formerly represented at Coventry" edited by James Orchard Halliwell is a collection of ancient English mystery plays written in the late 19th century. This compilation is a significant element of early English drama, preserving a series of plays centered around biblical narratives, showcasing the customs, language, and societal norms of the time. The plays were originally performed by the Grey Friars in Coventry during the Feast of Corpus Christi. The opening of "Ludus Coventriæ" begins with an introduction by Halliwell, where he contextualizes the importance of the Coventry Mysteries among other sets of mystery plays, highlighting their historical and cultural value. The prologue sets the stage for the narrative that is to follow, as the "vexillators" (or heralds) introduce the audience to the first act focusing on the Creation story in a dramatic format. As the play unfolds, it showcases key biblical events such as the Fall of Man, the story of Cain and Abel, and Noah’s Flood, featuring dialogue in a blend of English that reflects the dialect of the period, engaging with themes of sin, redemption, and divine providence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Mysteries and miracle-plays, English
Subject English drama -- To 1500
Subject English language -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
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EBook-No. 70646
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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