Hermits and Anchorites in England, 1200-1550
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9781526127235
Subjects: Hermits; Great britain, church history, 1066-1485
Description: "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"--Publisher's description.