Jacob and Esau

Udall, Nicholas, published 1568 · biblical play · Interlude;Nonprofessional

34chunks

16,867words

3topics

59 %unassigned

Metadata

Title	Jacob and Esau
Author	Udall, Nicholas
Publication year (edition)	1568
Genre (British Drama)	biblical play
Genre group (comparison)	other/multi — no single main genre in British Drama or Annals → outside the single-genre comparison · Annals: interlude;biblical play
Play type	Interlude;Nonprofessional
Work / edition / TCP / DEEP	work 51 · edition 91 · TCP A04206 · DEEP 80
Edition role	Representative edition — used in the analysis
First performance / composition (Annals)	1554 [c.1550-1557]
First performance (BritDrama)	1553 [1553-1557]
Printer	Bynneman, Henry
Publisher	Bynneman, Henry
Format	Quarto
STC	14327
Greg	51a
Genre (Annals)	Biblical Interlude
Genre (BritDrama)	Biblical
BritDrama no.	251
Title page	A newe mery and wittie Comedie or Enterlude, ... treating vpon the Historie of Iacob and Esau, taken out of the .xxvij. Chap. of the first booke of Moses entituled Genesis.
Title-page performance note	The partes and names of the Players who are to be consydered to be Hebrews and so should be apparailed with attire. [in double columns reading vertically, joined by pointed brackets] 1 The Prologe, a Poete. \| 2 Isaac, an olde man, father to Iacob & Esau. \| 3 Rebecca an olde womā, wife to Isaac. \| 4 Esau, a yong man and a hunter. \| 5 Iacob, a yong mā of godly conuersation. \| 6 Zethar a neighbour. \| 7 Hanan, a neighbour to Isaac also. \| 8 Ragau, seruaunt vnto Esau. \| 9 Mido, a little Boy, leading Isaac. \| 10 Deborra, the nurse of Isaacs Tente. \| 11 Abra, a little wench, seruāt to Rebecca.
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Topic composition (share of words)

unassigned

59.3 %

T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig

31.8 %

T5 Christian faith, sin and salvation

5.9 %

T40 Sin, guilt and violent loss within famil

2.9 %

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#	nodes	words	topic	typ.	opening
1	0–50	497	T5 Christian faith, sin and salvation	0.61	IN the Book of Genesis it is expressed, That when God to Abraham made sure promise That in his seed all nation…
2	51–100	500	unassigned		Sometime Esau's self will faint for drink and meat: So that he would be glad of a dead horse to eat. Yet of fr…
3	101–154	526	unassigned		I blame not dogs to take it, if they may it geat: But as for my part, they could have pardie, A small relevavi…
4	155–209	512	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.83	What neighbour Hanan, well met, good morrow to you. I see well now I am not beguiled alone: But what boot to l…
5	210–263	511	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.82	seeing thy brother Esau is such an one, Why rebukest thou him not when ye are alone? Why dost thou not give hi…
6	264–322	507	unassigned		God, who by his word and almightiful decree, Hath appointed thee Esau his lord to be, Hath appointed some way …
7	323–375	508	unassigned		Why then should not I thank the Lord, if it please him That I shall now be blind, and my sight wax all dim. Fo…
8	376–425	461	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.79	Oh wife, I perceive ye speak of affection, To Iacob ye bear love, and to his brother none. I deed sir, I can n…
9	426–478	512	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.77	Because that in my spirit verily I know, God will set up Iacob, and Esau down throw. I have showed you many a …
10	479–527	505	unassigned		He hath sunk for faintness twice or thrice by the way. And not one seely bit we got since yesterday. All that …
11	528–580	508	unassigned		No, I shall desire you to choose some other whelp. Being in your best lust I would topple with ye, And pluck a…
12	581–626	440	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.81	I assure you Iacob, the man is very weak. But hark once again, methink I hear them speak. I promise you I fear…
13	627–685	492	unassigned		Why then I perceive poor Ragau shall have none. Well, much good do it you with your pottage of Rice: I would f…
14	686–740	540	unassigned		Nay it is his nature, do what ye can for him, No thank at his hand but choose you sink or swim. Then reason it…
15	741–790	496	unassigned		AH sir, when one is hungry, good meat is much worth. And well fare a good brother yet in time of need, The wor…
16	791–837	473	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.85	Yet to morrow ye must be as hungry again, Then must ye and will ye wish again for good cheer: And repent you t…
17	838–893	518	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.69	Where I have by the enticement of my mother, Bargained and bought the birthright of my brother: Turn it all to…
18	894–946	486	unassigned		Yea? how may that be wrought? Yes, yes, let me alone. Ones good old Isaac is blind, and can not see, So that b…
19	947–996	485	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.80	I thank you for it father as doth me behoue. And now thou seest my days draw towards an end. That is to me gre…
20	997–1046	481	unassigned		What is it that thou dost say? Sir on your behalf I earnestly wish and pray, That if like need chance, ye may …
21	1047–1095	479	unassigned		Come on then, follow me Mido a little ways. Whether ye shall lead me, I am at all assays. And art thou able to…
22	1096–1148	510	unassigned		HE that were now within, should find all thing I ween, As trim as a trencher, as trick, as sweet, as clean. An…
23	1149–1197	464	unassigned		HOw say ye? have not I dispatched me quickly? A straw for that wench that doth not somewhat likely, I have bro…
24	1198–1253	523	unassigned		O How happy is that same daughter or that son, Whom the parents love with hearty affection. And among all othe…
25	1254–1305	492	unassigned		marry sir now is master Iacob trim in deed, That is all tricksy and gallant so God me speed, Now I see apparel…
26	1306–1357	487	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.74	I may now go play, Iacob leadeth Isaac. But I never saw such a pretty knack, How Iacob beguiled his father, ho…
27	1358–1409	484	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.81	The Lord God reward your fatherly tenderness. Which ye have here showed me of your mere goodness. Go in peace …
28	1410–1461	475	T51 Parents and children: blessing, birthrig	0.83	I Trow I have now won my spurs for ever, For once better venison killed I never. And though it were somewhat l…
29	1462–1513	493	unassigned		Ah Iacob, Iacob, well may he be called so: For he hath undermined me times two. For first mine heritage he too…
30	1514–1563	496	unassigned		WHere are we now become? marry sir here is array, With Esau my master this is a black day. I told you, Esau on…
31	1564–1616	497	T40 Sin, guilt and violent loss within famil	0.87	Yea if I can master Esau, believe me. Is it true that when I and my brother were first borne, And I by God's o…
32	1617–1668	502	unassigned		I am glad sweet husband that I see you appear, For I have a word or two unto you to say. Whatsoever it be, tel…
33	1669–1720	502	unassigned		But the same to do were not thyself content? There is no man to blame for it but thine own self. Yea mother, s…
34	1721–1779	505	T5 Christian faith, sin and salvation	0.71	I see none, but praise we the Lord the hest we can. Call forth all our household that with one accord, We may …

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