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An Inquiry Into the Composition and Structure of Ludus Coventriae (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Esther L. Swenson

 
9780484604826: An Inquiry Into the Composition and Structure of Ludus Coventriae (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the origins and inner workings of Ludus Coventriae in this rigorous study.

This nonfiction work examines where the Coventry cycle came from, how it was put together, and what the language and structure reveal about its creation. It weighs competing theories, analyzes manuscript evidence, and considers how performances were organized in a medieval context.

  • Learn how scholars reassess claims about the cycle’s location and authorship
  • See how the manuscript’s layout and stage directions shape our understanding
  • Discover how linguistic and stylistic clues suggest multiple authors and revisions
  • Understand the debate over pageants, staging, and the cycle’s composition
Ideal for readers interested in medieval drama, literary history, and the documentary challenges of reconstructing early plays.

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