The English Religious Drama

The English Religious Drama is a book written by Katharine Lee Bates, which explores the history and significance of religious drama in England. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of religious drama in England from the medieval period to the early modern era. It examines the various forms of religious drama that were popular during this time, including mystery plays, miracle plays, and morality plays.The book also explores the social and cultural contexts in which these plays were performed, including the role of the church, the influence of the Renaissance, and the impact of the Reformation. Bates examines the themes and motifs that are common in religious drama, such as sin, redemption, and salvation, and how they reflect the religious beliefs and values of the time.Throughout the book, Bates draws on a wide range of primary sources, including contemporary accounts, manuscripts, and play texts, to provide a rich and detailed picture of the world of English religious drama. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of English literature, drama, and history, as well as anyone with an interest in the history of religion and culture in England.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.