The Monastery of Saint Werburgh (Classic Reprint): A Poem, With Illustrative Notes - Couverture souple

William Henry Parr Greswell

 
9781332614196: The Monastery of Saint Werburgh (Classic Reprint): A Poem, With Illustrative Notes

Synopsis

Explore a vivid fusion of medieval verse and historical notes about St. Werburgh’s abbey. This volume presents a poem with illustrative commentary that invites readers to glimpse the spiritual life, sacred spaces, and long-ago figures connected to the Monastery of Saint Werburgh.


Through lyrical scenes and scholarly notes, the work threads together visionary imagery, the daily rhythm of monastic life, and the historical origins of the Chester monastery. It references real personages, places, and events that shaped the site’s religious heritage, while offering a sense of the era’s devotion, architecture, and rites.



  • A poetic portrayal of monks, nuns, and church life within a historic English monastery.

  • Illustrative notes that explain historical context, key figures, and the monastery’s foundations.

  • Descriptions of sacred spaces, liturgical hours, and charitable practices tied to medieval Benedictine life.

  • Connections to real places and legends surrounding Chester, Wulphere, and Saint Werburgh.


Ideal for readers interested in medieval history, religious poetry, and the social history of monastic life.

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