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A Dissertation on the Pageants or Dramatic Mysteries Anciently Performed at Coventry By the Trading Companies of That City

A Dissertation on the Pageants or Dramatic Mysteries Anciently Performed at Coventry By the Trading Companies of That City

Thomas Sharp

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Kessinger Publishing
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2004
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Estudios teatrales
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9781417948628
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''A Dissertation on the Pageants or Dramatic Mysteries Anciently Performed at Coventry By the Trading Companies of That City'' by Thomas Sharp is a historical study of the pageants or dramatic mysteries that were performed in Coventry, England during the Middle Ages. The book explores the origins and development of these performances, which were created and performed by the city’s trading companies as part of religious festivals and celebrations.Sharp provides a detailed analysis of the various pageants that were performed, including their themes, characters, and symbolism. He also examines the role of the trading companies in producing these performances and the impact they had on the city’s economy and social structure.Throughout the book, Sharp draws on a wide range of historical sources, including manuscripts, records, and contemporary accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this important aspect of Coventry’s cultural heritage. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of drama and performance in medieval England, as well as for scholars of social and economic history.1825. Chiefly with reference to the Vehicle, Characters and Dresses of the Actors. Compiled in a Great Degree from sources hitherto unexplored. To which are added the Pageant of the Shearmen and Taylors’ Company and other municipal entertainments of a public nature. In this volume Sharp investigates Religious Dramas or Mysteries.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.

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