The Old Miracle Plays of England

"The Old Miracle Plays of England" by Netta Syrett is a book that describes exciting tales, set in medieval England, focusing on religious dramas called miracle plays. The book turns back the pages of time and introduces the reader to the origins of these plays and how they shaped English culture and education. These early performances began inside churches and later evolved into large outdoor events. Readers meet two children, Colin and Margery, both excited to see a series of plays in York during the Feast of Corpus Christi, setting the stage for a tale filled with the wonder and spectacle of a grand era.