This translation of, and introduction to, the Alsfeld Passion Play is intended to fill a gap in German literary and linguistic scholarship by: making the play available to an English-speaking audience; examining its origins, development, staging, and contributions to the genre; and providing a companion text for students of late Middle High German. The play represents the culmination and perhaps the most complex stage of development of the German Passion Play tradition. The Alsfeld Play was a three-day play, with ...
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This translation of, and introduction to, the Alsfeld Passion Play is intended to fill a gap in German literary and linguistic scholarship by: making the play available to an English-speaking audience; examining its origins, development, staging, and contributions to the genre; and providing a companion text for students of late Middle High German. The play represents the culmination and perhaps the most complex stage of development of the German Passion Play tradition. The Alsfeld Play was a three-day play, with performances in 1501, 1511 and 1517. With roles for 188 players, it was presented on the open market square and was conspicous for its extensive devils' scenes. The original manuscript, preserved at the Landesbibliothek in Kassel, contains 8095 lines of a dialogue along with incipits, stage directions and a variety of liturgical songs.
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Volume 17. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN: 0773486984.