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Playing a part in history

the York mysteries, 1951-2006
Pages
293
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

This academic work explores the historical context and critical analysis of English drama, with a particular focus on the medieval York plays. It examines the intersection of theater and history, offering insights into the cultural significance and evolution of these dramatic performances in Great Britain.

About the author

M
Margaret Rogerson

Margaret Rogerson is a scholar of medieval and early modern English drama in the Department of English at the University of Sydney. With Alexandra F. Johnston she edited York (1979), the first volumes of the Records of Early English Drama series. She edited The York Mystery Plays: Performance in the City (York Medieval Press, 2011) and wrote Playing a Part in History: The York Mysteries, 1951-2006 (University of Toronto Press, 2009), a study of the modern revival of the York cycle.