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Perversion, Pedagogy and the Comic:: A Survey of the Concept of Theatre in the Christian Middle Ages

SKU: 9789350026892

1,345.50

Discover how the ‘idea of theatre’ profoundly shaped Western consciousness during the Christian Middle Ages. This compelling study traces its evolution through philosophy and theology, from Plato’s critiques to the Church Fathers like Augustine. Learn how this concept influenced Christian pedagogy, liturgical practices, and religious drama, while also exploring the subversive power of comic sensibility. Essential for scholars, students of theatre history, philosophy, and theology in India seeking a deeper understanding of medieval cultural discourse.

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