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by A. M. Robertson (Author)
Everyman returns as razor-sharp drama. A timeless moral reckoning unfolds. The Play of Everyman, based on the Old English morality play in a new version by Hugo von Hofmannsthal and set to blank verse by George Sterling in collaboration with Richard Ordynski and presented by M. Robertson, A., unites medieval source material with the economy and intensity of early 20th century theatre. Rendered as a blank verse drama, the text preserves the allegorical religious themes of the original while re-fashioning them for modern performance. Its language is measured and theatrical; the moral questions of good versus evil are staged with clarity and force. Readers of pre-modern English literature and theatre-lovers looking for a classic stage adaptation will appreciate the work's disciplined cadence; actors, directors and scholars will value this edition as a drama performance edition and a literature students resource. The play rewards close reading while remaining immediate on the stage, its terse rhythms offering performers precise dramatic footholds. Historically, Hofmannsthal's reworking belongs to the broader revival of medieval forms in the early 20th century, and the George Sterling collaboration adds an Anglo-American lyrical inflection that complements Hofmannsthal's structural rigour. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Casual readers seeking a compact, intense encounter with religious allegory will find it absorbing; students and instructors will find it a dependable text for courses in pre-modern English literature and comparative drama; collectors and libraries will welcome it as a noteworthy addition to any morality play collection. Suitable for performance, seminar discussion or private reading, its clarity of verse and moral tension make it an excellent companion for courses and productions alike. This edition has been prepared with an eye to both fidelity and readability, so that study and staging are equally straightforward.
