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The study of early drama has undergone a quiet revolution in the
last four decades, radically altering critical approaches to form,
genre, and canon. Drawing on disciplines from art history to
musicology and reception studies, The Routledge Research Companion
to Early Drama and Performance reconsiders early "drama" as a mixed
mode entertainment best studied not only alongside non-dramatic
texts, but also other modes of performance. From performance before
the playhouse to the afterlife of medieval drama in the
contemporary avant-garde, this stunning collection of essays is
divided into four sections: Northern European Playing before the
Playhouse; Modes of Production and Reception; Reviewing the
Anglophone Tradition; The Long Middle Ages Offering a much needed
reassessment of what is generally understood as "English medieval
drama", The Routledge Research Companion to Early Drama and
Performance provides an invaluable resource for both students and
scholars of medieval studies.
Collected Studies CS 1068 The essays selected for this volume are
chosen to reflect the important and intersecting ways in which over
the last forty years Meg Twycross has shifted paradigms for people
reading early English religious drama. The focus of Meg Twycross's
research has been on performance in its many aspects, and this
volume chooses four of the most important strands of her work - the
York plays; new ways of understanding acting and performance in
late medieval theatre, particularly in Britain and across Europe;
why scenes are staged in the ways they are, verbally and by
extrapolation visually, by close reading of texts against the
background of medieval theology; and the attention paid to wider
contexts of medieval theatre - concentrating especially on essays
that are not easily available today. These thematic strands are
reflective of Meg Twycross's major contribution to the field. They
also represent those areas from her wider work which will have most
utility and value for those, whether students or senior specialists
in areas beyond early drama, who are looking for ways into
understanding English medieval plays. The crucial work that has
been done here has opened new perspectives on late medieval
theatre, and will allow new generations to begin their study and
research from further along the road.
Collected Studies CS 1068 The essays selected for this volume are
chosen to reflect the important and intersecting ways in which over
the last forty years Meg Twycross has shifted paradigms for people
reading early English religious drama. The focus of Meg Twycross's
research has been on performance in its many aspects, and this
volume chooses four of the most important strands of her work - the
York plays; new ways of understanding acting and performance in
late medieval theatre, particularly in Britain and across Europe;
why scenes are staged in the ways they are, verbally and by
extrapolation visually, by close reading of texts against the
background of medieval theology; and the attention paid to wider
contexts of medieval theatre - concentrating especially on essays
that are not easily available today. These thematic strands are
reflective of Meg Twycross's major contribution to the field. They
also represent those areas from her wider work which will have most
utility and value for those, whether students or senior specialists
in areas beyond early drama, who are looking for ways into
understanding English medieval plays. The crucial work that has
been done here has opened new perspectives on late medieval
theatre, and will allow new generations to begin their study and
research from further along the road.
Cape Cod was once a wilderness. It was then an essential refueling
stop for hundreds of migratory species, and this is still the case
today. The Cape is also home to other wild creatures often unseen
by its visitors. As such, this book seeks to provide the reader
with a rare visitor experience-to imagine Cape Cod before human
habitation by witnessing its vibrant wild flora and fauna. The
story of Wild Cape Cod is told through dramatic photographic images
of migratory birds, marine animals (including whales), and various
sea and land animals from across the animal kingdom. View
landscapes representative of the geography and the four changing
seasons and be inspired to get outside and look at Cape Cod through
the lens of a raw and wonderful wilderness that just so happens to
have humans living nearby. This is an ideal photography book for
all nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and lovers of Cape Cod.
The study of early drama has undergone a quiet revolution in the
last four decades, radically altering critical approaches to form,
genre, and canon. Drawing on disciplines from art history to
musicology and reception studies, The Routledge Research Companion
to Early Drama and Performance reconsiders early "drama" as a mixed
mode entertainment best studied not only alongside non-dramatic
texts, but also other modes of performance. From performance before
the playhouse to the afterlife of medieval drama in the
contemporary avant-garde, this stunning collection of essays is
divided into four sections: Northern European Playing before the
Playhouse; Modes of Production and Reception; Reviewing the
Anglophone Tradition; The Long Middle Ages Offering a much needed
reassessment of what is generally understood as "English medieval
drama", The Routledge Research Companion to Early Drama and
Performance provides an invaluable resource for both students and
scholars of medieval studies.
Medieval literature can be daunting. This critical guide is
designed to help readers to relax in the company of diverting and
entertaining voices from that 'other country' that is the past.
Medieval Literature 1300-1500 offers close readings of Middle
English texts placed within the culture with which they interact.
Famous works, like The Canterbury Tales, are discussed alongside
lesser-known poems, prose, and plays, in five
thematically-organised chapters, accompanied by helpful critical
apparatus. Reflecting the proliferation of user-friendly editions,
many available on-line, this book extends the range of Middle
English writing for which there is accessible up-to-date critical
support, enabling the student, the general reader, the course
designer, and the aspirant specialist, to read widely and with
enjoyment in the medieval period. Key Features * Offers succinct
close-readings of well-known texts of the period * Provides
cultural-historical background to England in the Middle Ages *
Reflects on the construction of an English literary 'tradition' *
Cross-references literary texts against historical events and other
art forms
Projects worked in Needlelace from beginner to expert. How to get
started with basic stitches, leading through to designs which
include illustrations and instructions for the techniques used.
Profusely illustrated in full colour.
The animal collection continues to grow and Mable has some unusual
characters to look after. A Nativity Play is put on with original
casting.
The book is about a collection of animals acquired by, and donated
to, an old lady. They have magic properties and the children
next-door help to look after the ever-growing ark.
We live in stressful times, times of great uncertainty and
unexpected happenings. Everyday we are flummoxed by the media
creating an ocean of fear that immerses us in anxiety. Job loss,
foreclosures, environmental chaos, homelessness, domestic abuse all
contribute to mass fears. So how do you get past the fear that is
holding you back from the life you could have? In her compelling
memoir, Pamela King-Rediger describes the journey of making it
through the loss of almost everything she has known to the other
side of having a new and happy life. Through courage and
determination, she will lead you to new possibilities that can show
you that you too can find peace on the inside no matter what is
occurring on the outside and renew yourself.
'York Notes Advanced' offer an accessible approach to English
Literature. This series has been completely updated to meet the
needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students. Written by
established literature experts, 'York Notes Advanced' introduce
students to more sophisticated analysis, a range of critical
perspectives and wider contexts.
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