Project Gutenberg 2023-04-07 Public domain in the USA. 148 MacKaye, Percy 1875 1956 Mackaye, Percy Farwell, Arthur 1872 1952 Farwell, Arthur George Jones, Robert Edmond 1887 1954 Jones, Bobby Jones, Robert Edmund 18000503 The evergreen tree $aUnited States :$bD. Appleton & Company, $c1917. Added title page: The evergreen tree: a masque of Christmas time for community singing and acting, by Percy MacKaye, with scenic and costume designs by Robert Edmond Jones; together with three monographs on the masque written by the author, the scenic designer, and Arthur Farwell, composer of the music. Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Evergreen Tree" by Percy Mackaye is a community masque written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. This book combines elements of drama and festive celebration, focusing on a Christmas theme that emphasizes communal participation and the spirit of togetherness. It unfolds as a lyrical and symbolic exploration of hope, love, and the resilience of human spirit amidst adversity. The narrative of "The Evergreen Tree" centers around the birth of Christ, as experienced by a variety of characters, including animals, outcasts, and the three wise men. Set against a backdrop of stark contrasts between the warmth of the Evergreen Tree, which symbolizes hope and joy, and the oppressive reign of King Herod, the masque portrays a rich tapestry of emotions through songs, carols, and choral performances. Characters such as Claus, the pedlar, and his family embody the struggles of the marginalized, while the Tree serves as a nurturing figure, welcoming all in a time of need. The interplay between joy and sorrow culminates in a celebration that culminates in the acknowledgment of Santa Claus as a symbol of communal love and generosity. Through its inclusive and optimistic message, the masque aims to bring people together in unity and joy, symbolizing the restorative power of community during difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/evergreentree00mack/page/n9/mode/2up 20211217020323mackaye 1917 US Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christmas plays Masques PS Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Religion/Spirituality 219787 2025-07-28T04:47:04.314442 text/html 217010 2023-04-07T16:20:27 text/html 1532251 2025-07-28T04:47:12.358335 application/epub+zip 1530466 2025-07-28T04:47:06.172408 application/epub+zip 159544 2025-07-28T04:47:05.153396 application/epub+zip 1647603 2025-07-28T04:47:15.804346 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1570413 2025-07-28T04:47:11.505382 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114047 2025-07-28T04:47:02.870400 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113766 2023-04-07T16:20:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20116 2025-07-28T04:47:15.977317 application/rdf+xml 8438 2025-07-28T04:47:05.446494 image/jpeg 1745 2025-07-28T04:47:05.303377 image/jpeg 39639 2023-04-07T16:20:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 1419381 2023-04-07T16:20:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 1446999 2025-07-28T04:47:04.403379 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