Name: The Book of Margery Kempe (Oxford World's Classics)
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Author: Anthony Bale
ISBN: 9780199686643

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The Book of Margery Kempe (Oxford World's Classics)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Margery Kempe

Translated by

Anthony Bale

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Language

English

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.0 x 15.6 x 1.4 cm

Weight

0.22 kg.

ISBN13

9780199686643

Synopsis "The Book of Margery Kempe (Oxford World's Classics)"

"Alas that I ever did sin! It is so merry in Heaven!" The Book of Margery Kempe (c. 1436-8) is the extraordinary account of a medieval wife, mother, and mystic. Known as the earliest autobiography written in the English language, Kempe's Book describes the dramatic transformation of its heroine from failed businesswoman and lustful young wife, to devout and chaste pilgrim. She vividly describes her prayers and visions, as well as the temptations in daily life to which she succumbed before dedicating herself to her spiritual calling. She travelled to the most holy sites of the medieval world, including Rome and Jerusalem. In her life and her boisterous devotion, Kempe antagonized many of those around her; yet she also garnered friends and supporters who helped to record her experiences. Her Book opens a window to the medieval world, and provides a fascinating portrait of one woman's life, aspirations, and prayers. This new translation preserves the forceful narrative voice of Kempe's Book and includes a wide-ranging introduction and useful notes. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Anthony Bale

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Anthony Bale es un académico británico especializado en literatura y cultura medieval y renacentista. Actualmente es profesor de Inglés Medieval y Renacimiento en la Universidad de Cambridge y asociado en Girton College. Bale se formó en las universidades de Oxford y York, donde completó su licenciatura, maestría y doctorado, especializándose en literatura inglesa tardomedieval y cultura de la Edad Media.

Su investigación se centra en temas como las relaciones entre cristianos y judíos, la historia de las emociones, los viajes y la peregrinación, y textos medievales poco estudiados. Ha publicado varios libros importantes, incluyendo estudios sobre antisemitismo en la Inglaterra medieval y guías de viaje que exploran cómo se veía el mundo durante la Edad Media. Su obra combina rigor académico con claridad narrativa, haciendo accesibles temas complejos para un público amplio.

Además de su labor investigadora, Bale ha contribuido a la edición y traducción de textos medievales clásicos, así como a la divulgación histórica a través de conferencias y participación en exposiciones. Su carrera combina la docencia, la investigación y la difusión cultural, consolidándolo como un referente en estudios medievales y renacentistas, reconocido por su enfoque interdisciplinario y su capacidad de conectar el pasado con la actualidad.

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