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Who composed the morality play Ordo virtutum (Play of virtues), dramatizing the struggle between 16 personified Virtues and the Devil over the destiny of one woman's soul?

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Hildegard von Bingen.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ordo Virtutum is a medieval musical drama created in 1151. The work is the subject of interpretation of theology, philosophy, and music. The author was a versatile person, she devoted her life to the church and the god, and was involved in literature, composing, and was an active Christian missionary.

The drama exudes a religious charge. In describing one of the struggles of humans against the devil in the clouds, the author points out that people laughed at the devil, alluding that they were not interested in this world, but only in heaven.

What is interesting to note is that this medieval drama is still preserved in the original (music and lyrics), and as such, it is still being performed on stages around the world.

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