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The Life Of Christina Of Markyate
'I wish to remain single for I have made a vow of virginity' This is the remarkable story of the twelfth-century recluse Christina who became prioress of Markyate near St Albans in Hertfordshire Determined to devote her life to God and to remain a virgin Christina repulses the sexual advances of the bishop of Durham In revenge he arranges her betrothal to a young nobleman but Christina steadfastly refuses to consummate the marriage and defies her parents' cruel coercion Sustained by visions she finds refuge with the hermit Roger and lives concealed at Markyate for four years enduring terrible physical and emotional torment Although Christina is supported by the abbot of St Albans she never achieves the recognition that he intended for her Written with striking candour by Christina's
anonymous biographer the vividness and compelling detail of this account make it a social document as much as a religious one Christina's trials of the flesh and spirit exist against a backdrop of scheming and corruption and all-too-human greed ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more
anonymous biographer the vividness and compelling detail of this account make it a social document as much as a religious one Christina's trials of the flesh and spirit exist against a backdrop of scheming and corruption and all-too-human greed ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more
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