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UNINA9910798383503321 |
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Edminster Warren <1966-> |
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Titolo |
The preaching fox : festive subversion in the plays of the Wakefield Master / / Warren Edminster |
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London, [England] ; ; New York, New York : , : Routledge, , 2016 |
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©2016 |
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ISBN |
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0-203-94260-4 |
1-135-87312-7 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (204 p.) |
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Collana |
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Studies in Medieval History and Culture |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Towneley plays |
Mysteries and miracle-plays, English - History and criticism |
Literature and society - England - History - To 1500 |
Political plays, English - History and criticism |
English drama (Comedy) - History and criticism |
Festivals - England - History - To 1500 |
Satire, English - History and criticism |
Anti-clericalism in literature |
Kings and rulers in literature |
Social norms in literature |
Clergy in literature |
Church in literature |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Preface; Chapter One Subversion and the Festive Instinct; Chapter Two Typical Festive Elements in the Plays; Chapter Three The Overthrow of Religious Obligation; Chapter Four The Shrewish Bride of Christ; Chapter Five Foolish Shepherds and Priestly Folly; Chapter Six Stripping Away the Wolf-Skin of False Shepherds; Chapter Seven Raging Kings and Clergy; Chapter Eight Christ as a Comic Figure; Conclusion A Festive Flavor; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
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