Studies in the English Mystery Plays: A Thesis Presented to the Philosophical Faculty of Yale University

By Charles Davidson

Book Overview

""Studies in the English Mystery Plays"" is a book written by Charles Davidson and originally published in 1892. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the English Mystery Plays, which were religious dramas performed in the Middle Ages. The author explores the origins of the plays and their significance in medieval English society. He examines the different themes and characters that appear in the plays, and offers insights into their symbolic meaning. Davidson also discusses the structure and performance of the plays, and how they evolved over time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval drama, religious history, or English literature. It is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. Overall, ""Studies in the English Mystery Plays"" is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of English cultural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116486825X
• ISBN13: 9781164868255
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"