The Life of Christina of Markyate - Paperback
by C. H. Talbot
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Availability:In StockContributor:Samuel Fanous (Editor), Henrietta Leyser (Editor), C. H. TalbotSeries:Oxford World's ClassicsPublish date:1/11/2010Pages:144
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780199556052ISBN-10:199556059UPC:9780199556052Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Medieval, English, Irish, Scottish, WelshSize:7.60 x 5.10 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.2513Product ID:SCJRAFEKTS
The Life of Christina of Markyate
'I wish to remain single, for I have made a vow of virginity.' This is the remarkable story of the twelfth-century recluse Christina, who became prioress of Markyate, near St Albans in Hertfordshire. Determined to devote her life to God and to remain a virgin, Christina repulses the sexual advances of the bishop of Durham. In revenge he arranges her betrothal to a young nobleman but Christina...
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Language:EnglishPublisher:Oxford University PressISBN-13:9780199556052ISBN-10:199556059UPC:9780199556052Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Medieval, English, Irish, Scottish, WelshSize:7.60 x 5.10 x 0.40 inchesWeight:0.2513Product ID:SCJRAFEKTS
Fanous and Leyser's collection of essays about Christina, published in 2005, has increased interest in the scholarly community. The St Albans Psalter, which was presented to Christina and the priory she founded, is one of the glories of twelfth-century English manuscript illumination and has now been digitized and is available on the Web.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Samuel Fanous (Editor), Henrietta Leyser (Editor), C. H. Talbot
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