Ancrene Riwle (Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies) - Softcover

M. B. Salu|Dom Gerard Sitwell|J. R. R. Tolkien

 
9780859893411: Ancrene Riwle (Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies)

Synopsis

Translation of the Middle English manual 'Ancrene Riwle' ('Rule for Anchoresses'), which was composed between 1225 and 1240 for the spiritual instruction of women. This edition contains an introduction by Dom Gerard Sitwell and a preface by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Review


"A valuable and readable introduction to the Ancrene Riwle. A remarkably skilful translation."-- Review of English Studies


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