The Ancren Riwle is a book written in the 13th century for the guidance of women who chose to live a monastic life as an anchorite, or recluse. This 1853 edition, translated and edited by James Morton, provides a comprehensive and detailed guide to the rules and duties of monastic life, including advice on prayer, fasting, and the use of time. The book also includes a discussion of the virtues and vices that anchorites should cultivate or avoid, as well as practical advice on how to deal with the challenges and temptations that may arise in a life of solitude. The Ancren Riwle is an important historical document that provides insight into the religious and social practices of medieval England, as well as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of monasticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Ancren Riwle is a book written in the 13th century for the guidance of women who chose to live a monastic life as an anchorite, or recluse. This 1853 edition, translated and edited by James Morton, provides a comprehensive and detailed guide to the rules and duties of monastic life, including advice on prayer, fasting, and the use of time. The book also includes a discussion of the virtues and vices that anchorites should cultivate or avoid, as well as practical advice on how to deal with the challenges and temptations that may arise in a life of solitude. The Ancren Riwle is an important historical document that provides insight into the religious and social practices of medieval England, as well as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of monasticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the...
This essential guide to Middle English offers a comprehensive introduction to the language, grammar, and vocabulary of this important period in English literature. Sweet provides extensive extracts...
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