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Which Middle Breton mystery plays were especially important?
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In the context of Middle Breton literature, three mystery plays are considered the most significant products of the period:1
- Buez santez Nonn ("Life of St. Nonn")
- Burzud bras Jesuz ("The Great Mystery of Jesus")
- Buhez santes Barba ("Life of St. Barbara")
These works were part of a broader tradition of religious literature in verse that characterized the Middle Breton period. While these plays were central to the era, it is worth noting that Middle Breton literature generally lacked originality, often relying on French or Latin sources for their subjects, which included biblical stories, saints' lives, and tales of chivalry.1