The preaching fox : festive subversion in the plays of the Wakefield Master /

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Edminster, Warren, 1966-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Routledge, 2005.
Colección:Studies in medieval history and culture
Temas:
Towneley plays.
Mysteries and miracle-plays, English > History and criticism.
Literature and society > England > History > To 1500.
Political plays, English > History and criticism.
English drama (Comedy) > History and criticism.
Festivals > England > History > To 1500.
Satire, English > History and criticism.
Anti-clericalism in literature.
Kings and rulers in literature.
Social norms in literature.
Clergy in literature.
Church in literature.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Subversion and the festive instinct
  • Typical festive elements in the plays
  • The overthrow of religious obligation
  • The shrewish bride of Christ
  • Foolish shepherds and priestly folly
  • Stripping away the wolf-skin of false shepherds
  • Raging kings and clergy
  • Christ as a comic figure
  • Conclusion : a festive flavor.

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