The Growth of English Drama

"The Growth of English Drama" by Arnold Wynne is a journey through the origins of English plays, starting in the church and arriving at more complex shows. The book looks at how plays changed over time, what characters were like, and how theaters started doing things. At first, dramas were part of church services, with priests acting out stories. One example Wynne highlights is the story called "Quem quaeritis?", which was among the first performances. Later, folks tried to revive classical performing arts, resulting in more lively stories. Wynne provides a view of the foundations, establishing the framework for the later development of types of dramas and important personalities who assisted in the evolution of the performing art.