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... guilds of craftsmen , artisans , or tradesmen . For a long time priests con- tinued to be the playwrights until education had spread enough so that others could read and write . Many of the plays hardened into traditional forms in ...
... guilds of craftsmen , artisans , or tradesmen . For a long time priests con- tinued to be the playwrights until education had spread enough so that others could read and write . Many of the plays hardened into traditional forms in ...
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... guilds parade with flags and pennants , singing gay songs . Dominating the scene is a large , flag - bedecked ... guild take their proper places on the great platform . From among them steps a kindly , bearded man . The assembled ...
... guilds parade with flags and pennants , singing gay songs . Dominating the scene is a large , flag - bedecked ... guild take their proper places on the great platform . From among them steps a kindly , bearded man . The assembled ...
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... guild . Through victory in the competitions members could gain advance- ment in rank . The song contests were scored ... Guild , were coached and trained by the older members . Sometimes the guild would maintain a regular school ...
... guild . Through victory in the competitions members could gain advance- ment in rank . The song contests were scored ... Guild , were coached and trained by the older members . Sometimes the guild would maintain a regular school ...
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How Drama Was Born | 1 |
The Theatre of Greece | 6 |
Roman Spectacle | 33 |
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