Castle of Perseverance

The play deals allegorically with the life of man and his struggle against sin, and the structure is for the most part based on a sequence of temptation, fall and redemption. The play describes the whole ontology of man, opening before his birth and ending after his death and his judgment before the throne of God. The volume includes an introduction, textual and explanatory notes, a bibliography and a glossary.

Summary

Morality play deals allegorically with the life of man, his struggle against temptation and sin and hope of final redemption. The play begins before Mankind's birth and concludes with his salvation after death, and features the traditional enemies of Mankind (the World, the Flesh and the Devil) and his two advisors (the Good and the Bad Angel).

Product details

• Authors: David N. Klausner
• Assisted by: David N Klausner (Editor), David N. Klausner (Editor)
• Publisher: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNI MEDIEVAL
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2010
• EAN: 9781580441490
• ISBN: 978-1-58044-149-0
• Series: Teams Middle English Texts Series; Teams Middle English Texts
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet