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Winters in the World : A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year, EPUB eBook

Winters in the World : A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year EPUB

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Interweaving literature, history, and religion, an exquisite meditation on the turning of the seasons in medieval England-now in paperback.
 
Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs, and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry, histories, and religious literature, Eleanor Parker investigates how Anglo-Saxons felt about the annual passing of the seasons and the profound relationship they saw between human life and the rhythms of nature. Many of the festivals celebrated in the United Kingdom today have their roots in the Anglo-Saxon period, and this book traces their surprising history while unearthing traditions now long forgotten. It celebrates some of the finest treasures of medieval literature and provides an imaginative connection to the Anglo-Saxon world.

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