Rosary Of Mystery Plays: Fifteen Plays Selected From The York Cycle Of Mysteries Performed By The Cr

""A Rosary of Mystery Plays"" is a collection of fifteen plays selected from the York Cycle of Mysteries, which were performed by the crafts on the day of Corpus Christi. The book is written by Margaret S. Mooney and is a unique and fascinating insight into medieval English drama. The plays are religious in nature and tell the story of the Bible from the creation of the world to the last judgement. The plays are performed by the craftspeople of York, each representing a different profession, such as the bakers, the carpenters, and the butchers. The book provides a detailed introduction to the history and context of the plays, as well as a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading. ""A Rosary of Mystery Plays"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval drama, English history, or religious studies.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.