Medieval European Stage, 500-1550

Klappentext Presents, in modern English translation, a selection of documents from the medieval theatre. Zusammenfassung Brings together! in modern English translation! a selection of primary sources from the theatrical history of the Middle Ages. Coverage includes the survival of Classical tradition! development of the liturgical drama! growth of popular vernacular religious drama! and customs of the people. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of documents; General editor's preface; Editor's preface; Acknowledgements; Historical table; Glossary of technical and specialised terms; Note on money; Introduction; Section A. The inheritance Nick Davis; Section B. Latin liturgical drama Peter Meredith; Section C. Extra-liturgical Latin and early vernacular drama Lynette R. Muir; Section D. England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales William Tydeman; Section E. France Lynette R. Muir; Section F. The German-speaking area John Tailby; Section G. Italy Michael J. Anderson; Section H. The Low Countries Elsa Strietman and Lynette R. Muir; Section I. The Iberian Peninsula (including Majorca) Louise M. Haywood; Section J. Traditions of the people: customs and folk drama Thomas Pettitt and Leif Sondergaard; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: William Tydeman, William (University of Wales Tydeman, William Comp Tydeman
• Assisted by: William Tydeman (Editor), William Comp Tydeman (Editor), Tydeman William (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.06.2009
• EAN: 9780521100847
• ISBN: 978-0-521-10084-7
• No. of pages: 784
• Series: Theatre in Europe: A Documenta
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet