The Prologue In The Old French And Provencal Mystery (1905)

The Prologue in the Old French and Provencal Mystery is a book written by David Hobart Carnahan and originally published in 1905. The book is an exploration of the origins and development of the mystery play genre in medieval France and Provence. The author focuses specifically on the prologue, which he argues was a crucial element in the development of the mystery play.Carnahan provides a detailed analysis of the prologue in a number of different mystery plays, examining its structure, language, and themes. He also explores the historical and cultural context in which the mystery plays were performed, including the role of the Catholic Church and the influence of popular culture.Throughout the book, Carnahan draws on a wide range of primary sources, including manuscripts, historical documents, and literary works. He also provides translations of several key texts, including the prologue to the mystery play of Saint Nicholas.Overall, The Prologue in the Old French and Provencal Mystery is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature and drama. It offers a fascinating insight into the development of one of the most important genres in medieval literature and sheds new light on the role of the prologue in this tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.