02765cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000150012624500260014126400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350502590038450800320064352013680067553400450204365300810208865300780216970000390224770000550228685600430234199900190238459770UtSlPG20260610134357.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a23011875  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aHrotsvitha14aThe Plays of Roswitha 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-06-170 aTranslator's note -- Introduction by his eminence Cardinal Gasquet -- Critical preface by Christopher St. John -- The prefaces of Roswitha -- Gallicanus -- Dulcitius -- Callimachus -- Abraham -- Paphnutius -- Sapientia -- Note on the acting of the plays.  aProduced by Cameron Coulter  a"The Plays of Roswitha" by Hrotsvitha is a collection of notable dramas written in the 10th century. These plays mark a significant historical contribution as they are accredited to a female author, a Benedictine nun from Gandersheim, who wrote in Latin. The works within this collection explore themes of faith, virtue, and integrity through the depiction of characters facing moral quandaries, with a focus on the experiences of strong women like Constance and the holy maidens Agape, Chionia, and Irena.  The opening of this collection provides crucial context for understanding Roswitha's significance as a playwright and poet in a male-dominated literary landscape. It begins with a Translator's Note, followed by a rich introduction that highlights her remarkable position as an early female author and her contributions to both literature and monastic life. The introduction also outlines the content of the six plays included, such as the stories of Gallicanus, Dulcitius, and the virgin martyrs, which illustrate the conflict between paganism and emerging Christianity, showcasing the moral strength and decision-making of women in the face of societal pressures. Overall, the beginning invites readers to appreciate Roswitha's pioneering role in medieval literature and the enduring power of her narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHrotsvitha, approximately 935-approximately 975 -- Translations into English  aChristian drama, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English1 aGasquet, Francis Aidan,d1846-19291 aSt. John, Christopherq(Christopher Marie),d-196040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59770  c100596d100596