Winters in the World : A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year-9781789147735

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

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Embark on a captivating expedition through the Anglo-Saxon calendar with “Winters in the World: A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year”, penned by the insightful Eleanor Parker. This meticulously researched paperback invites you to explore the rich tapestry of festivals, customs, and traditions that marked each season in Anglo-Saxon England.

Parker’s keen eye for detail brings to life a fascinating array of sources—from lyrical verses and historical accounts to religious texts—illuminating the Anglo-Saxon perspective on the cyclical nature of time. Delve into their profound connection to nature's rhythms and discover how this relationship shaped their understanding of human existence.

In “Winters in the World”, you'll uncover:

  • The surprising origins of contemporary British celebrations rooted in the Anglo-Saxon era.
  • Long-forgotten customs that offer a glimpse into a world both familiar and alien.
  • A richly detailed narrative that transports readers to a time when the seasons held deep significance.

This book is a veritable treasure trove for enthusiasts of medieval literature, providing an imaginative portal to the Anglo-Saxon realm. Eleanor Parker's engaging prose ensures that readers will forge an intimate connection with our ancestors' worldview, making this a must-have addition to your collection.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781789147735
Author: Eleanor Parker
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Dimensions: 197 x 127 x 19 mm
Publication Date: 08 January, 2023
Pagination: 268 pages
Weight: 244g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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