The Book of Margery Kempe: The Autobiography of the Wild Woman of God Contributor(s): Kempe, Margery (Author), Triggs, Tony D. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0852446853 ISBN-13: 9780852446850 Publisher: Gracewing OUR PRICE: $17.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Religious - Literary Collections | Medieval - Religion | Christianity - Catholic |
Dewey: FIC |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.63 lbs) 220 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: Dating from the fifteenth century, The Book of Margery Kempe is the first known autobiography in English. In it the author describes, in unembarrassed, down-to-earth detail, her madness, financial ruin, religious ecstasies, marital problems and dangerous treks to distant shrines. The result is a unique portrait of a strange medieval character, living out a colourful life in a turbulent, often tragic world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kempe, Margery: - Tony Triggs has degrees in English Language, Medieval English Literature and Linguistics. He is the author of over 40 books, mainly for the educational market, spanning fiction, history and applied linguistics. Formerly a senior lecturer in both English and Linguistics at the University of Leeds, he now carries out advisory work and tutoring, especially in support of home education. |