The Children of the Chapel, Including the Pilgrimage of Pleasure: A Morality Play (1910)

The Children of the Chapel is a book written by Mrs. Disney Leith and published in 1910. It is a morality play that follows the journey of a group of children who are members of the Chapel Royal in London. The play is set in the 16th century and explores themes of morality, virtue, and temptation.The story begins with the children performing a play for Queen Elizabeth I, who is impressed with their talents and invites them to perform for her again. The children then embark on a journey to the Land of Pleasure, where they are tempted by various vices such as greed, envy, and lust. Along the way, they encounter characters such as the Devil, who tries to lead them astray, and the Virtues, who guide them towards the path of righteousness.As the children navigate their way through the Land of Pleasure, they learn valuable lessons about the dangers of temptation and the importance of living a virtuous life. The play ultimately ends with the children returning to the Chapel Royal, where they are welcomed back with open arms.Overall, The Children of the Chapel is a thought-provoking and entertaining morality play that is sure to captivate readers with its rich characters, intricate plot, and timeless themes.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.