The Characterization Of Pilate In The Towneley Plays (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258262129)

The book ""The Characterization of Pilate in the Towneley Plays"" by Arnold Williams is a scholarly work that analyzes the portrayal of the character of Pontius Pilate in the medieval English cycle of plays known as the Towneley Plays. The author examines the various ways in which Pilate is depicted in these plays, which were performed in the town of Wakefield in the late 14th and early 15th centuries.Through a close reading of the texts, Williams explores the different aspects of Pilate's character that are emphasized in the plays, including his role as a Roman governor, his interactions with Jesus, and his ultimate decision to condemn Jesus to death. The author also considers the historical and cultural context in which the plays were written and performed, and how this might have influenced the portrayal of Pilate.Overall, ""The Characterization of Pilate in the Towneley Plays"" offers a detailed and nuanced analysis of one of the most important characters in the medieval English drama tradition. This book will be of interest to scholars of medieval literature and drama, as well as anyone interested in the history of Christianity and its representation in literature.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: Arnold Williams
ISBN-10: 1258262126
ISBN-13: 9781258262129
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2012
Pages: 126
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d