In this seminal work, Swenson explores the composition and structure of Ludus Coventriae, one of the oldest-known cycles of mystery plays in English. Drawing on extensive archival research, Swenson offers a meticulous study of the play's literary and dramatic features, its historical context, and its significance. The book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval drama and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.