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- Mankind; Wisdom; The Castle Of Perseverance (1904)

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The Macro Plays: Mankind; Wisdom; The Castle Of Perseverance is a book edited by Frederick James Furnivall and first published in 1904. The book is a collection of three medieval English plays known as the ""Macro Plays"" or the ""Towneley Plays"" that were performed in the late 15th century. The first play, Mankind, is a moral play that tells the story of a man named Mankind who is tempted by vices such as Greed, Sloth, and Lust. The play is a commentary on the human condition and the struggle between good and evil.The second play, Wisdom, is a satirical play that features a character named Solomon who is known for his wisdom. The play explores the theme of wisdom and folly and the importance of making wise choices in life.The third play, The Castle Of Perseverance, is a morality play that tells the story of a man named Humanum Genus who is tempted by the Devil and his vices. The play explores the theme of perseverance and the importance of staying true to one's beliefs and values.Overall, The Macro Plays: Mankind; Wisdom; The Castle Of Perseverance is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval drama and literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of English theatre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781437389241
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 260
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. december 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 553 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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The Macro Plays: Mankind; Wisdom; The Castle Of Perseverance is a book edited by Frederick James Furnivall and first published in 1904. The book is a collection of three medieval English plays known as the ""Macro Plays"" or the ""Towneley Plays"" that were performed in the late 15th century. The first play, Mankind, is a moral play that tells the story of a man named Mankind who is tempted by vices such as Greed, Sloth, and Lust. The play is a commentary on the human condition and the struggle between good and evil.The second play, Wisdom, is a satirical play that features a character named Solomon who is known for his wisdom. The play explores the theme of wisdom and folly and the importance of making wise choices in life.The third play, The Castle Of Perseverance, is a morality play that tells the story of a man named Humanum Genus who is tempted by the Devil and his vices. The play explores the theme of perseverance and the importance of staying true to one's beliefs and values.Overall, The Macro Plays: Mankind; Wisdom; The Castle Of Perseverance is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval drama and literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of English theatre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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