Nazareth: a morality in one act by Laurence Housman

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Author Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959
LoC No. 16016935
Title Nazareth: a morality in one act
Original Publication United States: Samuel French, Ltd.,1916.
Note Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Nazareth: a morality in one act" by Laurence Housman is a play written in the early 20th century. This theatrical piece delves into the life and moral lessons surrounding the youth of Jesus Christ in Nazareth, providing a contemplative view of themes such as love, sacrifice, and redemption within the context of everyday life. The work presents itself as a morality play that explores the human experience and the divine presence. The narrative unfolds in a carpenter’s shop in Nazareth, where Mary, Joseph, and their young son interact with their surroundings and each other. As they work together, Mary reads from the Book of Isaiah, foreshadowing the sadness and sacrifice to come in their lives. The child, representing a young Jesus, showcases wisdom beyond his years as he contemplates life, creation, and the implications of faith. The story poignantly captures moments of innocence amidst the inevitable approach of sorrow, culminating in reflections on love, loss, and the promise of redemption tied to the child's future actions. As the play progresses, visitors to the carpenter's shop resonate with themes of penitence and the quest for peace, creating a rich atmosphere of reverence and anticipation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Jesus Christ -- Drama
Subject Mysteries and miracle-plays
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EBook-No. 69644
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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