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Mankind / edited by G. A. Lester.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mankind (Fictitious character)--Drama.
- Mankind (Fictitious character).
- Genre:
- Drama.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- London : Bloomsbury, [2013]
- Summary:
- The eponymous character of 'Mankind' is a plain, honest farmer struggling against worldly and spiritual temptation in a morality play that is remarkable for its bawdy and energetic humour. The instructive sermon from the figure of Mercy which opens the play is soon interrupted by mocking Mischief, the three comedic Vices and the malicious devil Titivillus, who hijack the play and lead the audience through a whirl of lewd jokes, bawdy song and theatrical tricks which compromise the spectators as much as they do the character of Mankind. The competition for Mankind's soul between Mischief and Mercy allows the play to move between riotous exuberance and careful theological discussion, showing by example and instruction the right way to live a Christian life.
- Notes:
- Previously published in print: in Three late medieval morality plays. London: Methuen Drama, 2002.
- Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on July 24, 2013).
- OCLC:
- 879713730
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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