Mary Of Nijmegen by Unknown
A Fifteenth-Century Dutch Miracle Play
The book is a medieval Dutch miracle play that tells the story of a young woman named Mary who is seduced by the devil disguised as a nobleman. After succumbing to temptation and abandoning her virtuous life, Mary is ultimately saved through the intervention of the Virgin Mary, who guides her back to the path of righteousness. The narrative explores themes of sin, redemption, and divine mercy, highlighting the power of faith and the intercessory role of the Virgin Mary in guiding believers toward salvation.
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- Published
- 1475
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Original Language
- Middle dutch
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- - Mariken van Nieumeghen
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 11th on the Dutch Literary Canon in 100 Works (dbnl)
- 50 (+1) essential texts from Dutch literature (literairecanon.be)