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The study delves into the unique autobiography of Margery Kempe, exploring her journey as a laywoman, mystic, and visionary. It traces the manuscript's history from a Carthusian monastery, illuminating the complexities of text transmission from the medieval period to contemporary times. Chappell's analysis enhances our understanding of Kempe's work and its significance in the context of historical literature.
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Perilous Passages, Julie Chappell
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Perilous Passages
- Subtitle
- The Book of Margery Kempe, 1534-1934
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Julie Chappell
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 173
- ISBN13
- 9781137277671
- Series
- The New Middle Ages
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, Literary Studies
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- The study delves into the unique autobiography of Margery Kempe, exploring her journey as a laywoman, mystic, and visionary. It traces the manuscript's history from a Carthusian monastery, illuminating the complexities of text transmission from the medieval period to contemporary times. Chappell's analysis enhances our understanding of Kempe's work and its significance in the context of historical literature.