Gardiner, Eileen

Visions of Heaven and Hell Before Dante

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ISBN 13:
9780934977142
author:
Gardiner, Eileen
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Italica Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
318
Dimensions:
140mm X 216mm
Genre:
Religious History
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£22.38

Description

This collection of medieval visions presents new translations and edited versions of previously translated works. It provides a valuable resource for studying elements of medieval religion and offers insight into the literary and religious landscape of the time.

The book includes translations of St. Peter's Apocalypse, St. Paul's Apocalypse, St. Brendan's Voyage, St. Patrick's Purgatory, and the Visions of Furseus, Drythelm, Wetti, Charles the Fat, Tundale, the Monk of Evesham, and Thurkill.

With a bibliography, index, glossary, notes, and illustrations, this collection is an important contribution to our understanding of medieval literature and religion. Published in 1989 by Italica Press, it remains a useful resource for scholars and students alike.

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