Everyman by Anonymous

Written in Middle English during the Tudor period, "Everyman" is the most famous example of the medieval morality play. "Everyman" is the archetypal morality play, as the main character, Everyman, represents all of mankind. God, frustrated with the wicked and greedy, sends Death to Everyman and summons him to account for his misdeeds and sins. It was believed that God tallied all of one's good and evil deeds in life and then one must provide an accounting before God upon one's death. During Everyman's pilgrimage to God, he meets many characters, such as Fellowship, Good Deeds, and Knowledge. Everyman asks them all to join him in his journey so that he may improve his reckoning before God. In the end, it is only Good Deeds that stays with him before God and helps Everyman find salvation and eternal life. This 1971 Wai-te-ata Press Stapled is in good condition.

ISBN: 9781420978001 SKU: 1581046 This image is of the actual book.

SKU: 1581046
Location: Plays