000 02494cam a22003373u 4500
001 65860
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134524.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r20211911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aSyrett, Netta,
_d1865-1943
245 1 4 _aThe Old Miracle Plays of England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-07-17
508 _aMWS, 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: A. R. Mowbray & Co., 1911
653 _aMysteries and miracle-plays, English
653 _aEnglish drama -- To 1500
700 1 _aThorp, Helen
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/oldmiracleplayso00syreuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65860
999 _c106682
_d106682