Kerr Julie:
Life In The Medieval Cloister
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. (United Kingdom), 2009
Hardback, 272 pages
Size: 234x156 mm
ISBN: 9781847251619
ISBN-10: 1847251617
List price: £20.00
You save: 30%
Life In The Medieval Cloister
What effect did the ascetic lifestyle have on the monks' physical health and mental well-being? How difficult was it for newcomers to adapt to the rigours of the cloister? Did the monks suffer from anxiety and boredom, and how did they seek comfort? This title gives insights into the thoughts and experiences of the medieval monk.
