The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury (eBook)

Enriched edition. Journeying through Medieval Pilgrimage Routes

Julia Cartwright (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
5038 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406615553-7 (EAN)

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In "The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury," Julia Cartwright embarks on a meticulous exploration of one of England's most storied pilgrimage routes. The text is characterized by its rich descriptive prose and keen historical insights, which elegantly weave together the landscapes, spiritual significance, and cultural nuances that define the pilgrimage. Cartwright's literary style combines narrative storytelling with scholarly rigor, making it accessible yet substantial, firmly situating the work within the rich tradition of British travel literature while also contributing a distinctly personal lens through which to view this historical journey. Julia Cartwright, a distinguished writer and art historian of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, possessed a profound appreciation for England's medieval heritage and religious practices. Her passion for art and history is reflected in her in-depth research and vivid portrayals, which were likely informed by her travels and her interest in the narratives surrounding pilgrimage. Cartwright's background serves as a testament to her commitment to preserving and celebrating England's spiritual and cultural legacies. Readers interested in the intersection of history, spirituality, and travel should not miss this enlightening work. "The Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to Canterbury" offers both an engaging narrative and a thoughtful meditation on the enduring significance of pilgrimage, inviting readers to walk alongside Cartwright in both a literal and metaphorical journey through England's past.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.12.2019
• Einführung: Miles Stokes
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Miles Stokes
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Mittelalter
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: Canterbury • Canterbury pilgrimage experience • Canterbury Tales • Chaucer • cultural heritage significance • Description and travel • England • England pilgrimage tradition • English literature • historical travel narrative • History of Great Britain • lyrical historical writing • medieval English history • Medieval Literature • medieval pilgrimage route • Pilgrimage • Pilgrimage Literature • Pilgrimage Routes • Pilgrims' Way • primary source analysis • religious devotion history • roads • Spiritual journey exploration • Winchester