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Ancrene Riwle M.B. Salu University of Exeter Press 1990 J.R.R. Tolkien Preface

by M.B. Salu

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Ancrene Riwle, translated by M.B. Salu, published by the University of Exeter Press in 1990. This scholarly edition of the famous 13th-century Middle English guide for anchoresses features an introduction by Dom Gerard Sitwell and a preface by J.R.R. Tolkien. A vital resource for students of medieval literature, linguistics, and religious history, this paperback volume presents the text in a clear, accessible English translation while maintaining the spirit of the original monastic rule. The cover features a striking black and white geometric oak leaf and acorn pattern. Printed in Great Britain by Short Run Press Ltd. Measurements: • Height: 8.5" • Width: 5.4" • Depth: 0.6"

  • Publisher: University of Exeter Press
  • Year: 1990
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Condition: Good

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