A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord

Name: A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord
Author: Robert Hugh Benson

By Robert Hugh Benson

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A staged religious drama that re-creates the Nativity through a series of tableaux and simple scenes: a prologue and carols lead into episodes on roads outside Bethlehem, an inn kitchen, hills, and the stable, presenting Mary, Joseph, shepherds, angels, merchants and other figures. The text combines spoken narration, carols, and strict stage directions aimed at modest, slow, deliberate performance by minimal-cost community casts; appendices describe practical staging, costumes, and musical accompaniments. The work emphasizes devotion over realism, offering a practicable pageant-form text intended for devotional performance.

About the Author

Robert Hugh Benson

Robert Hugh Benson was an English author and priest known for his contributions to religious literature and fiction. He wrote a variety of works that explore themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. Among his notable titles is "Lord of the World," a dystopian novel that reflects his Catholic beliefs and concerns about modernity. Benson's writing often blends elements of drama and narrative, as seen in his plays like "A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord" and his historical fiction such as "The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary." His works continue to resonate with readers interested in the intersection of spirituality and literature.