John of Glastonbury's chronicle represents an attempt to summarise the lore and learning about Glastonbury Abbey and its past available in the fourteenth century, a body of knowledge which changed very little before the Reformation. The author drew on a large number of sources and edited these skilfully to form his narrative, while preserving the earlier text almost intact. The result is the fullest medieval account of the abbey and its legends. A translation is included, which makes the important text available in English ...
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John of Glastonbury's chronicle represents an attempt to summarise the lore and learning about Glastonbury Abbey and its past available in the fourteenth century, a body of knowledge which changed very little before the Reformation. The author drew on a large number of sources and edited these skilfully to form his narrative, while preserving the earlier text almost intact. The result is the fullest medieval account of the abbey and its legends. A translation is included, which makes the important text available in English for the first time, and the whole volume is designed as a companion to John Scott's edition and translation of William of Malmesbury's twelfth-century account ofthe abbey's history.
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Add this copy of The Chronicle of Glastonbury Abbey. an Edition, to cart. $97.64, good condition, Sold by Literary Cat Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by The Boydell Press.
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Very Good-in Good dust jacket. 0851154093. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Dustjacket worn & creased with chipping along top margin.; This scholarly work provides a comprehensive edition and translation of John of Glastonbury's chronicle. The chronicle, written in the 14th century, compiles lore and history related to Glastonbury Abbey, one of England's oldest and most significant religious sites, known for its rich Arthurian and Christian legends. The book includes both Latin and English texts, making it accessible for scholars and enthusiasts interested in medieval history, Glastonbury's mystical past, and the development of British monastic life? ; Octavo; lxii, 320 pages.
Add this copy of The Chronicle of Glastonbury Abbey an Edition, to cart. $200.00, like new condition, Sold by Three Geese In Flight Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1985 by The Boydell Press.
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Fine in Fine Mylared jacket. Collectible Rare Fine Hardcover Fine Mylar Protected Dust Jacket. First Boydell English Edition. Clean 320 pp. Important Glastonbury Grail text of John of Glastonbury and King Arthur. Text translation and commentary of James P. Carley. NOT a library copy. Clean pages. See our Three Geese In Flight Celtic Book Scans of Cover, Edition and Table of Contents.
