The Dorothea Legend: Its Earliest Records, Middle English Versions, And Influence On Massinger's Virgin Martyr (1910)

The Dorothea Legend: Its Earliest Records, Middle English Versions, And Influence On Massinger�������s Virgin Martyr is a book written by Joseph Martin Peterson and first published in 1910. The book delves into the history and evolution of the Dorothea legend, which tells the story of a Christian martyr who was put to death for her faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian.The book begins by examining the earliest records of the legend, which date back to the fourth century. Peterson then explores the various Middle English versions of the story that emerged in the centuries that followed, tracing the changes and adaptations that were made to the tale over time.One of the key focuses of the book is the influence of the Dorothea legend on the play Virgin Martyr by the English playwright Philip Massinger. Peterson analyzes Massinger's use of the legend in his play, highlighting the ways in which he drew upon and adapted the story for his own purposes.Overall, The Dorothea Legend offers a comprehensive and detailed look at the history and evolution of this important Christian legend, as well as its impact on literature and culture over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.