Florentine Drama for Convent and Festival : Seven Sacred Plays

The University of Chicago Press

Explore the rich world of late medieval Italian theatre with 'Florentine Drama for Convent and Festival: Seven Sacred Plays' by Antonia Pulci, published by The University of Chicago Press. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the sacred plays performed in convents and for festival occasions, providing valuable insights into religious devotion, dramatic conventions, and social life of the period. These seven plays are significant for their unique theatrical style and their contribution to the history of Italian literature and performance. They showcase the dramatic artistry of Antonia Pulci, a prominent female voice in Renaissance theatre. This hardback edition is an essential resource for scholars of medieval literature, theatre history, and Italian studies, as well as anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Florence. Discover a rarely performed genre of historical drama. Product Summary: Florentine Drama for Convent and Festival, Seven Sacred Plays, Antonia Pulci, The University of Chicago Press, Hardback, Medieval Italian Theatre, Renaissance Drama, Religious Plays, Convent Theatre, Festival Plays, Italian Literature.