The Renaissance
Early English Plays
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First told religious stories, where performed near churches, subjects were events of religious history (disobedience of Adam and Eve, Noah and the great flood, Abraham and Isaac, events of life of Christ etc.) These plays were called Miracles or Mystery Plays and were acted by townspeople on pagent – stage on weels. English comedy was born in Miracles (characters in the play become human in their behavoir).
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Morality Plays – similar to Miracles, but characters were virtues and vices which walked and talked. Best-known is „Everyman“ from 15th century, which was translated from dutch.
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The Interlude – common in 15th and 16th centuries, the origin of this name is uncertain (perhaps they were played between long Moralities, perhaps in the middle of meals). They are often funny and were performed away from church. Until the beginning of 16th century the author are unknown.
Kaur :: Oct.17.2006 :: Inglise kirjandus, Kool :: No Comments »

