Ars Memorativa, Ars Oblivionis in Middle English Religious Plays

This paper investigates the multi-layered violence of religious representation in the late medieval York biblical plays, with a focus on the Supper at Emmaus. I read Emmaus (Y40), a play which commemorates the Crucifixion and openly encourages strong anti-Judaism, alongside scenes in an early predec...

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Main Author: Ciobanu Estella Antoaneta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
Series:American, British and Canadian Studies Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/abcsj-2015-0009