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The Chester Plays: Part I is a book written by Hermann Deimling that provides a comprehensive overview of the medieval mystery plays performed in the English city of Chester during the 14th and 15th centuries. The book is divided into three parts, with Part I focusing on the origins of the Chester Plays, their historical context, and their significance in the development of English drama.Deimling's book provides a detailed analysis of the 24 plays that make up the Chester cycle, including their themes, characters, and staging. The plays cover a wide range of biblical stories, from the creation of the world to the Last Judgment, and are notable for their vivid depictions of both the human and divine worlds.In addition to its focus on the plays themselves, The Chester Plays: Part I also explores the social and cultural context in which they were performed. Deimling discusses the role of the guilds in organizing and financing the plays, as well as their importance as a form of popular entertainment and religious instruction.Overall, The Chester Plays: Part I is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English drama, medieval literature, or the intersection of religion and culture in the Middle Ages.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.
| ISBN-13 | 9781432539740 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1432539744 |
| Weight | 0.91 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 0.63 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $27.95 |
| Format | - |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 280 pages |
| Publisher | Kessinger Publishing |
| Published On | 2007-04-01 |
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