Gardiner, Eileen
Visions of Heaven and Hell Before Dante
- 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:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
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.