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, 2015
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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
- 2015
- Condition
- Hervorragend
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331599741
- ISBN 13
- 9781331599746
- Seller catalogs
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Explore the enduring mystique of Kirkstall Abbey, with historical insight, vivid imagery, and a collector’s view of its ruins. This volume weaves an historical guide with descriptive prose and an imaginative poem, offering a textured glimpse into the abbey’s past and present.
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.
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.
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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