A Companion to Middle English Hagiography

A Companion to Middle English Hagiography
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Publisher : D. S. Brewer
Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-10 : 1843842467
ISBN-13 : 9781843842460
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Download or read book A Companion to Middle English Hagiography written by Sarah Salih and published by D. S. Brewer. This book was released on 2010 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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