The Interlude Of The Trial Of Treasure (1850)

von James Orchard Halliwell

58 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Interlude of the Trial of Treasure is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell in the year 1850. It is a work of literature that showcases the medieval English play, The Interlude of the Trial of Treasure, which is believed to have been written in the 16th century. The play is a humorous and satirical piece that pokes fun at the greed and materialism of society.The book provides a complete transcription of the original play, along with a detailed introduction and commentary by Halliwell. The introduction provides historical context for the play, discussing its origins, themes, and cultural significance. The commentary offers insights into the language, characters, and plot of the play, as well as its broader implications for medieval society.The play itself is a lively and entertaining piece, featuring a series of trials in which various characters compete for a treasure chest. The trials are designed to test the characters' virtues, such as honesty, generosity, and humility, but they often devolve into absurd and comical situations. The play also features a range of colorful characters, including a greedy merchant, a boastful knight, and a wise judge.Overall, The Interlude of the Trial of Treasure is a fascinating glimpse into medieval English literature and culture. It offers readers a chance to explore the themes and values of an earlier era, while also providing plenty of laughs and entertainment along the way.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781120765109
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.12.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC