The Old Miracle Plays of England

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Syrett, Netta, 1865-1943

Contributor:

Thorp, Helen

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Old Miracle Plays of England" by Netta Syrett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to bring the fascinating world of medieval religious plays to life, particularly for younger readers, by presenting information about these plays in a narrative format. The text serves to illuminate the origins and significance of miracle plays in England's cultural and educational landscape, showcasing how they evolved from performances in churches to elaborate pageants enjoyed by many. The opening of the book sets the stage by exploring the exciting atmosphere of theatrical performances in medieval times, particularly referencing how these plays were originally presented in church settings. It describes the communal experience of audiences gathered to witness biblical stories acted out, making religious teachings accessible to those who could not read or write. Syrett introduces us to two children, Colin and Margery, who are eagerly anticipating the Feast of Corpus Christi, during which they will attend a series of miracle plays in York. This passionate introduction encapsulates the wonder and grandeur of both the performances and the medieval social context in which they flourished. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

MWS, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-07-17