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.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Justin Byron-Davies, Justin M. Byron-Davies
• Editore: University of Wales Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9781786835161
• ISBN: 978-1-78683-516-1
• Pagine: 288
• Serie: Religion and Culture in the Middle Ages
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; 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