Beschreibung:
The Saints' Life was one of the most popular forms of literature in medieval England. This volume offers crucial information for an understanding of the genre.
Introduction: Saints, Cults and Lives in Late Medieval England - Sarah SalihHagiography in Context: Images, Shrines, Miracles and Festivals - Samantha Riches and Mary Beth LongPower and Authority - Claire WatersViolence, Community and the Materialisation of BeliefGender and Sexuality - Anke BernauHistory, Historiography and Re-writing the Past - Katherine J LewisCrossovers and Afterlife - Matthew Woodcock