Bibliograph

Winters in the world, a journey through the Anglo-Saxon year, Eleanor Parker

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Winters in the world, a journey through the Anglo-Saxon year, Eleanor Parker

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-258) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Winters in the world

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1289237611

Responsibility statement

Eleanor Parker

Sub title

a journey through the Anglo-Saxon year

Summary

"<i>Winters in the World</i> 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 we celebrate in Britain today have their roots in the Anglo-Saxon period, and this book traces their surprising history, as well as 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." --Book jacket

Table Of Contents

Introduction: the Anglo-Saxon year -- Winter. From winter into winter ; Midwinter light ; New Year to Candlemas -- Spring. The coming of spring ; Cheese and ashes ; Easter -- Summer. Blossoming summer ; Festivals of the land and sky ; Midsummer -- Autumn. Harvest ; Fallow and fall ; The month of blood

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