The Girdle Legend Of Prato: A Metrical Sketch (1879)

By Robert Charles Jenkins

Book Overview

The Girdle Legend of Prato: A Metrical Sketch (1879) is a book written by Robert Charles Jenkins. The book is a poetic retelling of a medieval legend surrounding a girdle, or belt, that was said to have been worn by the Virgin Mary. The legend tells of a woman in Prato, Italy who was falsely accused of adultery and sentenced to death. She prayed to the Virgin Mary for help and was miraculously saved when the girdle was found in her possession, proving her innocence. The book is written in a metrical style, with rhyming verses and a lyrical tone. It provides a glimpse into the religious and cultural traditions of medieval Italy, as well as showcasing the author's skill in poetry. Overall, The Girdle Legend of Prato is a unique and interesting read for those interested in poetry, history, and religious folklore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110439104X
• ISBN13: 9781104391041
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"