Late Medieval Devotional Compilations in England English - Couverture rigide

Denissen, Diana; Renevey, Denis

 
9782503574776: Late Medieval Devotional Compilations in England English
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 2503574777 ISBN 13 : 9782503574776
Editeur : Brepols N.V., 2020

Synopsis

Stretching the canon of medieval literature in English to include devotional compilations. Devotional compilations were the staple spiritual food for lay and religious readers in the late medieval period. As well thought-out assemblages of texts or extracts of texts, they provided readers with material from basic catechetic instruction to advice and tools for the practice of contemplation. Their exploration enables a more sophisticated understanding of the authorial roles played by compilers, the reading practices of their recipients, and the patronage of compilations carried out by religious and secular individuals and communities. It also offers a new window into late medieval English religiosity as well as demonstrating the complexity and creativity associated with compiling activity. In this volume, leading scholars in the field of medieval English literature consider the role and impact of a substantial number of devotional compilations, offering new evidence about the manuscripts, sources, and contexts that frame this important corpus.

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Éditeur
Brepols N.V.
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
2503574777
ISBN 13 
9782503574776
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
464
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Personne responsable
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