The Jesuit Theater of Jacob Masen: Three Plays in Translation with an Introduction

by Michael C. Halbig

In the tradition of the Jesuit school theater, Jacob Masen (1606-1681) has long had a reputation as a playwright second only to his countryman Bidermann. With no modern editions of his plays, and translations of the Latin original extremely limited, few readers have had direct access to Masen's theater. It presents in modern English three exemplary Masen Androphilus, Maurice, and Rusticus imperans. A brief introduction places the plays within the context of Masen's life and century, and his theoretical writings on the theater. The book is the only English edition of Masen's plays.

300 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1987

Reviews

[Ray LaManna · Rating 4 out of 5]

These 3 plays were written by one of the greatest 17th century Jesuit playwrights writing in Germany, Jacob Masen. Even in translation, they are powerful and tell timeless messages.