Walsingham in Literature and Culture from the Middle Ages to Modernity
| Author | : Dominic Janes |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0754669246 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780754669241 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (241 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Walsingham in Literature and Culture from the Middle Ages to Modernity by : Dominic Janes
Download or read book Walsingham in Literature and Culture from the Middle Ages to Modernity written by Dominic Janes and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though well known as a shrine to the Virgin Mary and as a popular pilgrimage site, Walsingham has only recently received serious scholarly attention. This volume represents the first collection of multi-disciplinary essays on Walsingham's broader significance. Contributors focus on the hitherto neglected issue of Walsingham's cultural impact: the literary, historical, art historical and sociological significance that Walsingham has had since the later Middle Ages.
