The solitary self

individuality in the Ancrene Wisse

Linda Georgianna

169 pages  |  ~5 hrs

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The solitary self

individuality in the Ancrene Wisse

By Linda Georgianna

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What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Ascetisme
  • ✓ Explore Ancren Riwle (anoniem)
  • ✓ Explore Christian literature, English (Middle)
  • ✓ Embrace solitude for growth
  • ✓ Explore Middle Ages
  • ✓ Explore Women and literature
  • ✓ Explore Recluses in literature
  • ✓ Explore History and criticism

Topics

Ascetisme Ancren Riwle (anoniem) Christian literature, English (Middle) Solitude in literature Middle Ages Women and literature Recluses in literature History and criticism Philosophy Individuality in literature Monastic and religious life of women History Monasticism and religious orders Rules Religious life Hermits Monasticism and religious orders for women Ancren riwle Christianity and literature Subjektivität

Details

Published
1981
Publisher
Harvard University Press
ISBN-10
0674817516
Pages
169
Language
EN
LC Classification
BX4213

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