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Jocelin De Brakelond

    This English monk is renowned for his vivid chronicle detailing the life and administration of the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds. His writing offers a unique, often intimate, perspective on the workings of a medieval monastic community. Through his keen observations, he captures the complexities of power, faith, and daily existence within the abbey walls, providing an invaluable historical and literary record.

    The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond