Publication at Central Library of Charles University, Faculty of Arts |
2013
Abstract
The short Czech play, preserved in the Schlägl manuscript, belongs to the profane tradition of vernacular religious drama of the second half of 14th century. It is the oldest example of a medieval drama about the life and conversion of Mary Magdalene.
The text is also unique due to its special, three-fold composition and the use of Czech lyrical songs within the scenes of “cheery” and sinful Mary Magdalene.