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«Everyman and Medieval Miracle Plays» is an anthology of medieval drama edited by A. C. Cawley, published by W&N in paperback (288 pages, in English).
Collection of medieval English religious drama including the morality play «Everyman», whose protagonist must face death and see what company and goods avail him, and a selection of miracle plays, biblical dramas from the Chester, York and Towneley cycles. Texts with piety, humour and the dramatic tradition that preceded Shakespeare.
Part of the Everyman's Library series; besides «Everyman», it offers fourteen miracle plays. Includes introduction, notes, chronology, appendix, bibliography and summary.
Recommended for literature students and readers interested in medieval drama, religion and the origins of English theatre.
