Hermits and anchorites in England, 1200-1550

232 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This source book offers a comprehensive treatment of solitary religious lives in England in the late Middle Ages. It covers both enclosed recluses (anchorites) and free-wandering hermits, and explores the relationship between them. Although there has been a recent surge of interest in the solitary vocations, especially anchorites, this has focused almost exclusively on a small number of examples. The field is in need of reinvigoration, and this book provides it. Featuring translated extracts from a wide range of Latin, Middle English and Old French sources, as well as a scholarly introduction and commentary from one of the foremost experts in the field, Hermits and anchorites in England is an invaluable resource for students and lecturers alike.

• Reihe: Manchester Medieval Sources
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte Mittelalter
• ISBN: 9781526127235
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.01.2019
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Manchester University Press