Wiggins, Ruth
The Lost Book of Barkynge
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848618633
- author:
- Wiggins, Ruth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shearsman Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 142
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Lost Book of Barkynge by Ruth Wiggins is a collection of poems that uncover the forgotten voices of medieval women at Barking Abbey. Set against the backdrop of famine, plague, war, and spiritual upheaval, these poems explore the lives of nuns, abbesses, and local women who lived in this significant abbey in Britain. The poems introduce remarkable characters, including poets, visionaries, washerwomen, and queens, and range from the sacred feminine to protofeminist themes. Through a rich diversity of forms, Wiggins leads readers through the years 666 to 1539, shedding light on the history of Barking Abbey and its people. By restoring the lost voices of these women, Wiggins offers a powerful exploration of their lives, poignancy, and power. This book is a valuable addition to our understanding of history, sacred and secular, and the story of our layered landscape.
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