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LECOY DE LA MARCHE, A. - Le Mystére de S. Bernard de Menthon Publié Pour la Première Fois D'Après le Manuscrit Unique Appartenant a M. Le Comte de Menthon (Société Des Anciens Textes Français 44)

Paris: Librairie De Firmin Didot Et Cie, 1888. First Edition; First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). 204 pages & publisher's catalogue. Deckle-edged. With library stamps & labels. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. Light foxing to fore edge. Annotations on recto back blank leaf. ; "Le Mystère de S. Bernard de Menthon Publié pour la Première Fois d'Après le Manuscrit Unique Appartenant à M. Le Comte de Menthon" is a scholarly publication that introduces readers to a medieval mystery play centered around the life of Saint Bernard of Menthon, an 11th-century archdeacon known for founding hospices in the Alps. This edition, edited for the first time from a unique manuscript owned by the Count of Menthon, presents the text in its original Old French, accompanied by extensive notes and commentary that elucidate its historical, linguistic, and theological nuances. The play itself dramatizes key moments in Saint Bernard's life, such as his devotion to the Church, his miraculous deeds, and his confrontation with local evils, embodying the spiritual and moral themes typical of the genre. The editor's meticulous research offers insights into the play's structure, its role within the community that performed it, and its significance in the broader context of medieval religious drama. This publication not only makes a significant contribution to the study of medieval theatre but also provides a window into the cultural and spiritual life of the period, preserving a piece of heritage that might otherwise have been lost. ; Ex-Library; Octavo (standard book size). Good with no dustjacket .
GBP 32.00 [Appr.: EURO 38.25 US$ 40.77 | JP¥ 6448] Booknumber: 24112

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