Project Gutenberg 2019-06-17 Public domain in the USA. 194 Hrotsvitha Gandersheim, Roswitha von Hrosvit von Gandersheim Hroswitha von Gandersheim Hrotsvit, of Gandersheim Hrotsvitha Gandeshemensis Rosvita, di Gandersheim Roswitha von Gandersheim Gandersheim, Roswitha of Gasquet, Francis Aidan 1846 1929 St. John, Christopher (Christopher Marie) 1960 Saint John, Christopher (Christopher Marie) John, Christopher St. Marshall, Christabel 23011875 The Plays of Roswitha Translator's note -- Introduction by his eminence Cardinal Gasquet -- Critical preface by Christopher St. John -- The prefaces of Roswitha -- Gallicanus -- Dulcitius -- Callimachus -- Abraham -- Paphnutius -- Sapientia -- Note on the acting of the plays. Produced by Cameron Coulter "The Plays of Roswitha" by Hrotsvitha is a collection of notable dramas written in the 10th century. These plays mark a significant historical contribution as they are accredited to a female author, a Benedictine nun from Gandersheim, who wrote in Latin. The works within this collection explore themes of faith, virtue, and integrity through the depiction of characters facing moral quandaries, with a focus on the experiences of strong women like Constance and the holy maidens Agape, Chionia, and Irena. The opening of this collection provides crucial context for understanding Roswitha's significance as a playwright and poet in a male-dominated literary landscape. It begins with a Translator's Note, followed by a rich introduction that highlights her remarkable position as an early female author and her contributions to both literature and monastic life. The introduction also outlines the content of the six plays included, such as the stories of Gallicanus, Dulcitius, and the virgin martyrs, which illustrate the conflict between paganism and emerging Christianity, showcasing the moral strength and decision-making of women in the face of societal pressures. Overall, the beginning invites readers to appreciate Roswitha's pioneering role in medieval literature and the enduring power of her narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Hrotsvitha, approximately 935-approximately 975 -- Translations into English Christian drama, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English PA Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Classics of Literature Category: German Literature Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 253438 2025-07-23T14:41:30.897471 text/html 246882 2019-06-16T19:18:50 text/html 157603 2025-07-23T14:41:37.266255 application/epub+zip 159772 2025-07-23T14:41:32.870275 application/epub+zip 159772 2025-07-23T14:41:31.482333 application/epub+zip 312516 2025-07-23T14:41:40.424241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 287834 2025-07-23T14:41:36.481303 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261844 2022-09-27T02:49:44.773839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228205 2025-07-23T14:41:30.089340 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 228357 2019-06-16T19:18:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21190 2025-07-23T14:41:40.565289 application/rdf+xml 12484 2025-07-23T14:41:32.313263 image/jpeg 3475 2025-07-23T14:41:32.058285 image/jpeg 84291 2019-06-16T19:18:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 84470 2019-06-16T19:18:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 149801 2025-07-23T14:41:30.917293 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia