Reginald Pecock, Churchman and Man of Letters: A Study in Fifteenth Century English Prose examines a thorny figure of medieval England and what his prose reveals about an era of religious controversy and literary growth.
This scholarly work argues for Pecock’s high literary talents and situates his life within the broader currents of fifteenth‑century prose.
The dissertation traces Pecock’s career from his Oxford beginnings to his rise as a bishop and a prolific writer. It situates his life against the backdrop of Lollard influence, political power, and the era’s evolving English prose. The study emphasizes the man of letters as much as the churchman, highlighting his qualities as a writer and thinker without spoiling the historical record.
- Insights into fifteenth‑century English prose and its development
- Close look at Pecock’s writings and their place in religious and literary debates
- Context on the political and intellectual climate surrounding his era
- Discussion of the methods and style characteristic of Pecock’s work
Ideal for readers of medieval English literature and students studying the period’s religious and intellectual history.