Anglo-Norman Play/Drama
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The earliest play in French: Le Mystere D’ Adam in Anglo Norman
Le Jeu d’Adam (The Play of Adam)
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Anglo Norman play written in Old French in 11th-12th Century.
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Semi-liturgical play, like mystery plays the story is from the Bible (both new and old Testament)
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Dramatises the fall of Adam and Eve, and the story of their children: Cain and Abel.
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The play is precursor to Old English Farce.
Sainte Resurrection (Resurrection of the Saviour)
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12th Century incomplete play (only 522 lines remained) written in Anglo-Norman dialect.
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Deals with the burial and resurrection of Christ
Le Jeu de Saint Nicholas (The Play of St Nicholas)
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A Miracle play by Jean Bodel, performed in 1201.
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An important transitional work, as it combines elements of traditional miracle play with secularism.
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Story: (Arihant 06)