The Interlude Of The Four Elements: An Early Moral Play (1848)
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The Interlude of the Four Elements is an early moral play written by James Orchard Halliwell in 1848. The play is set in medieval England and revolves around the four elements of nature - Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Each element is personified and presents a moral lesson to the audience. Earth represents the importance of hard work and diligence, Air emphasizes the value of education and knowledge, Fire warns against the dangers of greed and lust, and Water teaches the importance of moderation and balance. The play is a commentary on the societal values of the time and highlights the importance of living a virtuous life. The Interlude of the Four Elements is an important piece of early English drama and a fascinating insight into the moral and cultural values of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1120765099
ISBN13:9781120765093
Release Date:December 2009
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:66 Pages
Weight:0.22 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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