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Margery Kempe Bücher
Margery Kempe, eine bedeutende mittelalterliche Persönlichkeit, ist vor allem für ihre diktierte Autobiografie bekannt, da sie des Lesens und Schreibens unkundig war. Ihr Werk schildert eine tiefgreifende spirituelle Reise, die von intensiven Visionen und emotionalen Erfahrungen geprägt war, die ihr Leben gestalteten. Trotz Kritik und Missverständnissen unternahm Kempe ausgedehnte Pilgerreisen durch England und ins Heilige Land, was ihre unerschütterliche Hingabe zeigte. Ihr im 20. Jahrhundert wiederentdecktes Buch bietet einen einzigartigen Einblick in das mittelalterliche religiöse Leben und die weibliche Erfahrung.
How To Be a Medieval Woman
- 128 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
'And then he, completely astonished at her words, left off his lewdness, saying to her as many a man had done before, "Either you are a truly good woman or else a truly wicked woman." ' Brave, outspoken and guaranteed to annoy people wherever she went - including exasperated fellow pilgrims in Jerusalem and her long-suffering husband - Margery Kempe was one of the most vivid and unforgettable voices of the Middle Ages. Whether travelling alone, getting herself arrested or having visions of marrying Jesus, Margery repeatedly defied feminine convention - and also managed to compose the first autobiography in English, despite being unable to read or write. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.
The Book of Margery Kempe presents an unfiltered account of the author's tumultuous life in the fifteenth century, detailing her struggles with madness, financial hardship, and marital issues. It also explores her intense religious experiences and perilous journeys to sacred sites. This autobiography offers a vivid glimpse into the complexities of a medieval woman’s existence, capturing her resilience and the vibrant, often tragic, tapestry of her world.