Everyman And Other Interludes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Everyman and Other Interludes stands as one of the most enduring collections of medieval English drama, presenting the celebrated morality play Everyman alongside a rich selection of companion interludes that illuminate the theatrical and moral landscape of the late medieval period. Everyman itself chronicles the allegorical journey of its eponymous protagonist, summoned by Death and abandoned by companions such as Fellowship, Kindred, and Goods, until only Good Deeds remains faithful to accompany him before God's judgment. The collection's tone is solemnly didactic yet dramatically compelling, drawing audiences into a world where abstract virtues and vices take human form to argue for the soul's salvation. The accompanying interludes broaden the scope of the anthology, illustrating the transitional period between medieval religious drama and the secular theatre of the Renaissance. Published as volume 381 in the prestigious Everyman's Library series, this edition with an introduction by Ernest Rhys presents these foundational works of English literature in an accessible and authoritative format.
Author: Ernest Rhys (Introduction)
Format: Hardback
Published: 1935, Everyman's Library
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Everyman and Other Interludes stands as one of the most enduring collections of medieval English drama, presenting the celebrated morality play Everyman alongside a rich selection of companion interludes that illuminate the theatrical and moral landscape of the late medieval period. Everyman itself chronicles the allegorical journey of its eponymous protagonist, summoned by Death and abandoned by companions such as Fellowship, Kindred, and Goods, until only Good Deeds remains faithful to accompany him before God's judgment. The collection's tone is solemnly didactic yet dramatically compelling, drawing audiences into a world where abstract virtues and vices take human form to argue for the soul's salvation. The accompanying interludes broaden the scope of the anthology, illustrating the transitional period between medieval religious drama and the secular theatre of the Renaissance. Published as volume 381 in the prestigious Everyman's Library series, this edition with an introduction by Ernest Rhys presents these foundational works of English literature in an accessible and authoritative format.