Powell, Susan. The Birgittines of Syon Abbey : preaching and print

Folger bibliographic ID: 353728
Folger call number: BX4288.L66 P69 2017
Folger holdings ID: 502090

This volume examines the Birgittine Order of nuns as producers and readers of texts in Britain from the fifteenth to the early sixteenth century, through an analysis of medieval manuscripts and early printed books. It highlights the community's response to teachings of St Birgitta, the dissemination of Birgittine texts, and Lady Margaret Beaufort's role as intermediary between Syon and the outside world

Contents

The Birgittines of Syon Abbey -- Preaching at Syon Abbey -- A rare survival of sermons preached at Syon Abbey? -- Links to Syon Abbey in Caxton's editions of John Mirk's Festial -- Manuscripts and print and Syon Abbey -- Lady Margaret Beaufort: books, printers and Syon Abbey -- Syon Abbey in the reign of Henry VIII and beyond

General notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-321) and indexes

Extended title: The Birgittines of Syon Abbey : preaching and print / by Susan Powell

Beaufort, Margaret, Countess of Richmond and Derby, 1443-1509 Bridgettines Syon Abbey (Isleworth, London, England) Christian literature, English (Middle) Manuscripts, English (Middle) Incunabula Early printed books Books and reading England

author: Powell, Susan, 1948-
subject: Beaufort, Margaret, Countess of Richmond and Derby, 1443-1509
subject: Bridgettines
subject: Syon Abbey (Isleworth, London, England)