Description

The Monastery of Saint Werburgh is a poem written by William Parr Greswell in 1823. The poem is accompanied by illustrative notes that provide further context and explanation of the story. The story is set in a monastery dedicated to Saint Werburgh, a seventh-century Anglo-Saxon saint. The poem follows the lives of the monks who reside in the monastery, their daily routines, and their devotion to their faith. The story also includes elements of romance, as one of the monks falls in love with a woman who seeks refuge in the monastery. The poem is written in a lyrical and descriptive style, with a focus on the beauty of the natural world and the spiritual significance of the monastery. The illustrative notes provide historical and cultural context for the story, as well as explanations of the religious and philosophical ideas that are referenced in the poem. Overall, The Monastery of Saint Werburgh is a poetic exploration of faith, love, and the beauty of the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.