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York Mystery Plays: A Selection in Modern Spelling
York Mystery Plays: A Selection in Modern Spelling

York Mystery Plays: A Selection in Modern Spelling

Author: 
Richard Beadle; Pamela M. King
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This volume offers 22 of the central pageants which make up York's famous Corpus Christi cycle. The York cycle is the oldest and best-known of the English mystery cycles, and its depth and scope are reflected in the selection printed here. The shape of the cycle was governed by subject matter of enduring spiritual significance, both to its contemporary audience and in later literary and artistic tradition, and the selection reflects these concerns. Included are plays on the Creation, the Fall of Man, the Incarnation, Passion, and Resurrection of Christ, and the Last Judgement. The Passion sequence has been expanded by six of the eight plays generally attributed to the great poetic dramatist known as the York Realist: the authentic text of these plays is not otherwise available in paperback. As well as providing detailed annotation, this edition offers an introduction which examines the history of the cycle and discusses the immensely popular modern productions in York and elsewhere.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Index: 

The Barkers - The Fall of Angels
The Coopers - The Fall of Man
The Shipwrights - The Building of the Ark
The Fishers and Mariners - The Flood
The Hosiers - Moses and Pharaoh
The Pewterers and Founders - Joseph's Trouble about Mary
The Tilethatchers - The Nativity
The Masons
The Goldsmiths - Herod and The Magi
The Marshals - The Flight into Egypt
The Girdlers and Nailers - The Slaughter of the Innocents
The Smiths - The Temptation
The Skinners - The Entry into Jerusalem
The Cutlers - The Conspiricy
The Bowers and Fletchers - Christ before Annas and Caiaphas
The Tapiters and Couchers - Christ before Pilate
The Litsters - Christ before Herod
The Tilemakers - Christ before Pilate (2)
The Pinners - The Crucifixion
The Butchers - The Death of Christ
The Saddlers - The Harrowing of Hell
The Carpenters - The Resurrection
The Mercers - The Last Judgement

About the author: 

Richard Beadle is University Lecturer in English and Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge. Pamela King is Head of the Department of English at St Martins College, Lancaster.

Product details

ISBN : 9780199552535

Author: 
Richard Beadle; Pamela M. King
Pages
320 Pages
Format
Paperback
Size
128 x 196 mm
Pub date
Jun 2009
Series
Oxford World's Classics
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York Mystery Plays: A Selection in Modern Spelling

York Mystery Plays: A Selection in Modern Spelling

York Mystery Plays: A Selection in Modern Spelling