Bethlehem: A Nativity Play by Laurence Housman
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| Author | Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959 |
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| LoC No. | 2001553544 |
| Title | Bethlehem: A Nativity Play |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, 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 | "Bethlehem: A Nativity Play" by Laurence Housman is a religious play written in the early 20th century. The work reimagines the Nativity story, inviting audiences to witness the birth of Jesus Christ and the surrounding events with a sense of wonder and reverence. It combines poetic dialogue with musical elements, aiming to convey the spiritual significance of the Christmas story through its characters and their interactions. The play begins with shepherds in the fields, where they encounter the angel Gabriel, who announces the birth of Christ, leading them to Bethlehem. The narrative then unfolds as shepherds and the three Kings present gifts to the newborn Jesus, engaging in a series of heartfelt exchanges with Mary and Joseph. The dialogues express themes of faith, humility, and the transformative power of love associated with Christ's birth. Through its combination of scriptural elements and poetic interpretation, Housman’s work ultimately emphasizes the enduring nature of hope and peace stemming from the Nativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Nativity -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64178 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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