02876cam a22003733u 4500 68434 UtSlPG 20260610134559.0 m cr n 260607r20221924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Ayres, Harry Morgan, 1881-1948 Mariken van Nieumeghen. English A marvelous history of Mary of Nimmegen : Who for more than seven year lived and had ado with the devil Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The Dutch library, 3 Release date is 2022-06-30 Tim Lindell 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) "A marvelous history of Mary of Nimmegen" by Ayres and Barnouw is a historical drama rooted in Dutch medieval literature, likely written during the late 15th century. The text focuses on the life of Mary, a young woman who falls prey to temptation and spends seven years living with the devil, grappling with issues of morality, redemption, and the consequences of her choices. This work is one of the gems of Dutch literature, exploring themes of sin and salvation in a remarkably accessible way for audiences both then and now. The play follows Mary, initially a virtuous maiden, as she succumbs to despair and temptation after being maligned by her aunt. The devil, appearing as Moonen, lures her into a life filled with indulgence and sin, leading to her participation in various nefarious acts alongside him. The narrative takes a turn when Mary, now known as Emma, becomes aware of her sinful existence while watching a morality play, prompting a journey toward repentance. Emma’s struggle reflects her internal conflict as she seeks forgiveness, ultimately leading her to Rome to confess to the Pope, who imposes a penance symbolized by rings that she must wear until her repentance is deemed complete. The conclusion of the tale sees her return to a life of devotion, embodying a profound redemption arc that resonates with the moral undertones of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff, 1924 Dutch literature -- To 1500 -- Translations into English Mystery and miracle plays Barnouw, Adriaan Jacob, 1877-1968 The Dutch library, 3 https://archive.org/details/marveloushistory00mariuoft/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68434 109245 109245