Everyman and Medieval Miracle Plays (Paperback)

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In addition to the morality play, Everyman, this volume contains a selection of fifteenth century biblical pageants: the very best from the cycles of York, Chester, Wakefield, Coventry and "N. town." A translation of the Cornish Death of Pilate rounds out this fascinating collection for admirers of theatre and of medieval literature.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Everyman Paperbacks (August 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 046087280X
• ISBN-13: 978-0460872805
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #143,547 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting! Everyman has everything that we value today., November 4, 1999

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Everyman may have been writen in the 1400s but its values are very true to the new century. 'Everyman' is a story about Humanity's battle for salvation, and that beauty may lose its luster, your intelligence may fade, and your Five Wits may up and leave you, all you have is your Good Deeds to take with you as a compainion to the grave. If you enjoy English Literature, read this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Reading, May 3, 2009

By	R. C. Kearn "queen of caffeine" (CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this as a required textbook for a class. It is interesting; the introductions to each play really illuminate the material, and the footnotes provided resolve much of the confusion the language of some plays might give to the average reader. I would reccommend it as a textbook, as well as some interesting light reading for those interested in Medieval drama.

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