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Record Number: 5038 Author(s)/Creator(s): Contributor(s): Title: Textual Spaces/ Playing Places: An Exploration of Convent Drama in the Abbey of Origny-Sainte-Benoîte [The author explores two plays, "Ludus paschalis" and "Visitatio sepulchri," (both partially in French) that were performed at Easter time in the Benedictine women's monastary at Origny-Sainte-Benoîte. Matthews considers issues involving performance, women's spirituality, public versus private venues, and the connections these two plays had with other plays from women's monasteries. Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source: European Medieval Drama 7, ( 2003): Pages 69 - 85. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Latin Literature Literature- Drama Liturgy Ludus Paschalis, Latin and French Easter Play Monasticism Mystery Plays Origny-Sainte-Benoîte, Aisne, France- Benedictine Abbey of Saint Benoite, a House for Women Performance Visitatio Sepulchri, Latin and Frenc Award Note: Geographic Area: France Century: 13- 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2003. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 12877484

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