Margery Kempe
A Mixed Life
(Author) Anthony BaleThis is a new account of the late-fourteenth-century mystic and pilgrim Margery Kempe. Kempe, who had 14 children, travelled all over Europe and recorded a series of unusual events and religious visions in her work. The Book of Margery Kempe, which is often called the first autobiography in the English language. Anthony Bale charts her life, and tells her story through the places, relationships, objects and experiences that influenced her. Extensive quotation from Kempe's Book, and generous illustration, gives fascinating insight into the life of a medieval woman. Margery Kempe is situated within the religious controversies of her time, and her religious visions and later years put in context. Lastly there is the story of the rediscovery, in the 1930s, of the unique manuscript of her autobiography.
Anthony Bale
Anthony Bale is a renowned scholar and author known for his expertise in medieval literature and culture. He has written extensively on topics such as pilgrimage, saints' lives, and religious literature.
One of his most notable works is "Feeling Persecuted: Christians, Jews and Images of Violence in the Middle Ages," which explores the representation of religious violence in medieval art and literature.
Bale's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and insightful analysis, offering fresh perspectives on familiar themes. His contributions to literature have helped to deepen our understanding of the medieval period and its cultural production.
Overall, Anthony Bale has had a significant impact on the study of medieval literature and his work continues to be influential in the field.
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