Aelfric's Letter to the Monks of Eynsham

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The book presents a new edition of a Latin letter by the Anglo-Saxon scholar Ælfric, detailing the daily and seasonal duties of monks at Eynsham. It offers a unique insight into the expectations of ordinary monks in Anglo-Saxon England. Alongside the Latin text, it includes a textual commentary and a complete English translation. Dr. Jones provides significant introductory chapters that highlight the letter's importance for understanding late Anglo-Saxon monastic life and liturgy, making it valuable for students of early medieval culture and Church history.