The Book of Margery Kempe by Margery Kempe (Paperback, 2015)
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'Alas that I ever did sin! It is so merry in Heaven!'The Book of Margery Kempe (c. 1436-8) is the extraordinary account of a medieval wife, mother, and mystic. Known as the earliest autobiography written in the English language, Kempe's Book describes the dramatic transformation of its heroine from failed businesswoman and lustful young wife to devout and chaste pilgrim. She vividly describes her prayers and visions, as well as the temptations in daily life to which she succumbed before dedicating herself to her spiritual calling. She travelled to the most holy sites of the medieval world, including Rome and Jerusalem.In her life and her boisterous devotion, Kempe antagonized many of those around her; yet she also garnered friends and supporters who helped to record her experiences. Her Book opens a window on to the medieval world, and provides a fascinating portrait of one woman's life, aspirations, and prayers. This new translation preserves the forceful narrative voice of Kempe's Book and includes a wide-ranging introduction and useful notes.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780199686643
eBay Product ID (ePID)209620153
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Book of Margery Kempe
Publication Year2015
SubjectArchaeology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
AuthorMargery Kempe
SeriesOxford World's Classics
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height195 mm
Item Weight220 g
Item Width129 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMargery Kempe
TopicReligious History, Christianity
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- 30 Jun, 2021
Incredible and beautifully written book
Amazing book. Hard to believe it was written so many years ago. Unique insight into the thoughts of a wife and mother. Great to know that it is authentic and that it could have been lost. Wonderful woman.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
