Revelation and the Apocalypse in Late Medieval Literature - The Writings of Julian of Norwich and William Langland

This book explores the influence of the biblical Apocalypse on two influential medieval writers who draw upon its rich descriptions and message, relating them to the turbulence of their shared milieu in both similar and strikingly different ways.

Summary

This book explores the influence of the biblical Apocalypse on two influential medieval writers who draw upon its rich descriptions and message, relating them to the turbulence of their shared milieu in both similar and strikingly different ways.

Product details

• Authors: Justin Byron-Davies, Justin M. Byron-Davies
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781786835161
• ISBN: 978-1-78683-516-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Series: Religion and Culture in the Middle Ages
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Literature, History, William, HISTORY / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, Norwich, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, medieval, of, CE period up to c 1500, Writings, Archaeology, Apocalypse, Julian, Literary theory, Late, History and Archaeology, C 500 CE To C 1000 CE, Revelation, Langland