Interweaving literature, history, and religion, an exquisite meditation on the turning of the seasons in medieval England--now in paperback.
It celebrates some of the finest treasures of medieval literature and provides an imaginative connection to the Anglo-Saxon world..
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.
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.
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.
Interweaving literature, history, and religion, an exquisite meditation on the turning of the seasons in medieval England--now in paperback
