Adams, P K
The Greenest Branch: A Novel of Germany's First Female Physician (Hildegard of Bingen)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781732361119
- author:
- Adams, P K
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Iron Knight Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In 1115, Germany is torn apart by conflict, but amidst the turmoil, a young woman's dreams of learning and healing begin to take root. Hildegard's love of nature and knowledge of herbal healing lead her to pursue medical studies, but societal strictures and opposition from those in power threaten to sideline her ambitions. Despite the obstacles, Hildegard refuses to be deterred. She secures an apprenticeship with Brother Wigbert, the abbey's infirmary supervisor, and begins to train as the abbey's first female physician. As she makes rapid progress, she proves herself to be a capable and dedicated student, paving the way for future generations of women in medicine. A meticulously researched and beautifully written novel, The Greenest Branch brings the medieval era to vivid life, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by women in a society governed by strict rules and limited opportunities.
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