Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies

Old English Life of St Mary of Egypt

An Edition of the Old English Text with Modern English Parallel-Text Translation

Magennis, Hugh

Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies: Old English Life of St Mary of Egypt

The story of Mary has been unduly neglected by students and teachers of Old English, but, with its gripping and intense narrative, it raises exciting issues in the study of medieval literature and culture, issues concerning gender, spirituality, cultural history and other current preoccupations.

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Beschrijving Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies: Old English Life of St Mary of Egypt

ISBN: 9780859896726
Pagina's: 272
Verschenen: 01-01-2002
Serie: Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies
NUR: 309

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback / softback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Liverpool University Press

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