The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Medieval Drama Of England; With Additional Studies In Middle English Literature (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432628543)

The book titled ""The Blessed Virgin Mary in the Medieval Drama of England; with Additional Studies in Middle English Literature"" written by Joannes Vriend is a comprehensive study of the role of the Virgin Mary in the medieval English drama. The book is divided into two parts, the first part deals with the history of the Virgin Mary in medieval England, and the second part is dedicated to the study of Middle English literature.The first part of the book explores the history of the Virgin Mary in medieval England, and how she was portrayed in the religious plays and dramas of the time. The author examines the various roles that the Virgin Mary played in these dramas, including her role as the mother of Christ, the intercessor between God and man, and the symbol of purity and grace.The second part of the book is dedicated to the study of Middle English literature. The author examines the various literary works of the time, including the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, William Langland, and John Gower. The author explores how the Virgin Mary was portrayed in these works, and how her role in these works reflected the religious beliefs and values of the time.Overall, ""The Blessed Virgin Mary in the Medieval Drama of England; with Additional Studies in Middle English Literature"" is a comprehensive study of the role of the Virgin Mary in medieval England. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Virgin Mary, medieval English literature, 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.

Author: Joannes Vriend
ISBN-10: 1432628542
ISBN-13: 9781432628543
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 180
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d