English Nativity Plays (1909)

English Nativity Plays is a book written by Samuel Burdett Hemingway and published in 1909. The book contains a collection of traditional English plays that depict the story of the Nativity. These plays were originally performed during the medieval period and have been adapted and revised over time. The book includes a total of six plays, each with its own unique style and structure. The plays are written in Middle English and are accompanied by detailed notes and explanations to help readers understand the language and context. The first play in the collection is called ""The Shepherds' Play"" and tells the story of the shepherds who were visited by angels and directed to the stable where Jesus was born. The second play is ""The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors"" which focuses on the journey of the Magi and their arrival at the stable. The third play is ""The Pageant of the Brewers"" which tells the story of King Herod and his attempt to find and kill the baby Jesus. The fourth play is ""The Pageant of the Smiths"" which depicts the visit of the shepherds to the stable and their adoration of the baby Jesus. The fifth play is ""The Pageant of the Bakers"" which focuses on the role of Mary and Joseph in the Nativity story. The final play in the collection is ""The Pageant of the Butchers"" which tells the story of the massacre of the innocents and the flight of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus to Egypt. Overall, English Nativity Plays is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and traditions of English Nativity plays. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the medieval period and the ways in which the Nativity story was celebrated and depicted in England.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.