P.T.Millington (1989)
Source:
Peter Millington (Auth.)
MYSTERY HISTORY: THE ORIGINS OF BRITISH MUMMERS' PLAYS
American Morris Newsletter,
Nov./Dec.1989, Vol.13, No.3, pp.9-16
This article reviews facts and opinions on the origin of British folk
plays. The author agrees with the point of view that the available evidence
does not support the theory that the plays originated in some pagan fertility
ritual. He then suggests alternative histories for the plays, particularly
covering the influence of pantomime and the idea that the plays were added to
pre-existing customs.
Index Terms:
| Locations: |
Great Britain
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| Years: |
Publ. 1989
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| Subjects: |
Plays; Origins; Pantomime
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| People: |
Peter Thomas Millington (Auth.)
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| Archives: |
TDRG Archive, Ref. TD00507
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Last Updated Jan 1992 by Peter Millington.
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