Middle English Devotional Compilations Composing Imaginative Variations in Late Medieval England |
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| Author:
| Denissen, Diana |
| Series title: | Religion and Culture in the Middle Ages Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78683-476-8 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2020 |
| Publisher: | Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru / University of Wales Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $90.00 |
Book Description:
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In late medieval England, many religious texts were based on older source texts that were collected together and adapted to fit the needs of new, late medieval audiences. This book argues that devotional compilations written in Middle English are unique additions to late medieval textual and religious culture.
In late medieval England, many religious texts were based on older source texts that were collected together and adapted to fit the needs of new, late medieval audiences. This book argues that devotional compilations written in Middle English are unique additions to late medieval textual and religious culture.