The Monastery Of Saint Werburgh: A Poem, With Illustrative Notes (1823)

By William Henry Parr Greswell and William Parr Werburgh

Book Overview

The Monastery of Saint Werburgh is a poem written by William Parr Greswell and published in 1823. The poem is set in the medieval era and tells the story of a group of monks who live in a monastery dedicated to Saint Werburgh. The narrative follows the daily lives of the monks as they go about their duties and routines, and also delves into the history of the monastery and its surrounding area.The poem is accompanied by illustrative notes which provide additional context and information about the historical and cultural references in the text. These notes offer insights into the religious practices of the time, as well as the architecture and art of medieval monasteries.Overall, The Monastery of Saint Werburgh is a richly detailed and evocative work that transports readers back to a bygone era. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in medieval history, literature, or religious studies.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: 1104315343
• ISBN13: 9781104315344
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"