Publisher's Synopsis
The Liturgical Element in the Earliest Forms of the Medieval Drama: With Special Reference to the English and German Plays is a scholarly work written by Paul Edward Kretzmann and first published in 1916. The book explores the role of liturgy in the development of early medieval drama in Europe, with a particular focus on the English and German plays.Kretzmann argues that the liturgical practices of the medieval church played a significant role in shaping the earliest forms of drama in Europe. He examines the ways in which religious rituals and ceremonies were adapted and transformed into dramatic performances, and how these performances evolved over time to become more elaborate and complex.The book provides a detailed analysis of a number of early medieval plays, including the Anglo-Saxon religious drama Beowulf and the Germanic mystery play The Play of Antichrist. Kretzmann explores the themes and motifs that are common to these plays, and shows how they reflect the liturgical practices and beliefs of the medieval church.Overall, The Liturgical Element in the Earliest Forms of the Medieval Drama is an important work of scholarship that sheds light on the origins and development of medieval drama in Europe. It will be of interest to scholars of medieval literature, drama, and religious studies, as well as anyone interested in the history of the medieval church and its influence on European culture.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.
