THE CHESTER MYSTERY CYCLE. VOLUME 1, TEXT.

LUMIANSKY, R. M., David Mills.

ISBN 10: 0197224032 / ISBN 13: 9780197224038

Published by Oxford University Press,, London,, 1974

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First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp xliv, 624. Original publisher's brown cloth, lettered gilt on spine and on front cover. Published for the Early English Text Society. Volume one only. ISBN: 0197224032 Fine in slightly faded, very good dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE CHESTER MYSTERY CYCLE. VOLUME 1, TEXT.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press,, London,
• Publication Date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0197224032
• ISBN 13: 9780197224038
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama

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Synopsis

This comprehensive and original philological study of the Chester cycle of biblical plays performed in the Middle Ages and Renaissance significantly modifies traditional views. The authors' four essays address the textual relationships, sources and influences, music, and development of the cycle. Also included are all known surviving external edited and glossed transcripts, a new edition of the Chester banns," an annotated list of music cues, and a survey of stanza forms." Originally published in 1983. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

About the Author

R.M. Lumiansky,D. Mills