The Handbook and Guide to Kirkstall Abbey, Vol 1 of 7 Comprising an Historical, Descriptive and Imaginative Poem Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- The Handbook and Guide to Kirkstall Abbey, Vol 1 of 7 Comprising an Historical, Descriptive and Imaginative Poem Classic Reprint
- Author
- H. Marles
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331599741
- ISBN 13
- 9781331599746
- Item weight
- 172 grams
The pages frame the abbey’s architecture, its abbots and lay-brothers, and the clues left in walls, watercourses, and remnants. You’ll encounter reflective passages on beauty, decay, and the lessons ruins teach to visitors, plus details about the site’s layout and surviving features. The book blends factual description with evocative verse, inviting both study and imagination without revealing every secret of the ruins.
- Grounded historical context of Kirkstall Abbey and its surroundings
- Rich descriptive passages that bring the ruins to life
- Imagined scenes and reflections inspired by the site
- Glossary notes clarifying ecclesiastical terms and practices
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical travel writing, architectural ruins, and poetry that frames a place in time. If you’re curious about how a medieval abbey's remains can speak to modern visitors, this edition offers a thoughtful introduction and thoughtful reflections.
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