Publisher's Synopsis
The Elevation and Procession of the Ceri at Gubbio by Herbert M. Bower is a book that explores the traditional Italian festival of the Ceri. The Ceri is a religious event that takes place in the town of Gubbio, Italy, every year on May 15th. The festival involves the lifting and carrying of three large wooden structures, each weighing several hundred pounds, through the streets of the town. The Ceri are adorned with intricate carvings and decorations, and are carried by teams of men known as ""ceraioli.""The book provides a detailed history of the Ceri festival, tracing its origins back to ancient pagan rituals and exploring its evolution into a Christian celebration. Bower also examines the various social and cultural factors that have influenced the festival over the years, including the role of the Catholic Church and the impact of modernization on traditional Italian culture.In addition to its historical and cultural analysis, The Elevation and Procession of the Ceri at Gubbio also includes a wealth of photographs and illustrations that capture the beauty and pageantry of the festival. Overall, this book provides a fascinating and comprehensive look at one of Italy's most unique and enduring cultural traditions.1897. An Account of the Ceremonies Together with Some Suggestions as to Their Origin and an Appendix Consisting of the Iguvine Lustration in English. This book represents Volume XXXIX of the Folk Lore Society for collecting and printing relics of popular antiquities series. Contents: The Ceremonies; Sant Ubaldo of Gubbio; Analysis of the Foregoing Material; Wooden Cero of the Middle Ages and Its Parentage; May and Summer Tree Festivals; Gregorian Method; Triad of the Iguvine Lustration; Conclusion; Ancient Lustration of the Iguvine People. Illustrated.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.
