Mankind is at once conventional in its adherence to morality and extraordinary in its effervescence and wit. The text is a morality play warning Mankind how it may be led astray by temptation, while simultaneously entertaining the audience with banter between the characters representing vice. In its small-scale staging, with a smaller number of actors and props, it was written for a theater troupe of the kind that foreshadows modern professional English drama. Presented with a gloss, notes, an introduction, and a glossary, this edition of the lively Middle English play is perfect for any level of Middle English instruction and invaluable to those who teach early drama.
- ISBN10 1580441408
- ISBN13 9781580441407
- Publish Date 1 April 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Medieval Institute Publications
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English