{"product_id":"book-of-margery-kempe-margery-kempe-9780199686643","title":"Book of Margery Kempe","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\"Alas that I ever did sin! It is so merry in Heaven!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Book of Margery Kempe\u003c\/em\u003e (c. 1436-8) is the extraordinary account of a medieval wife, mother, and mystic. Known as the earliest autobiography written in the English language, Kempe's \u003cem\u003eBook\u003c\/em\u003e describes the dramatic transformation of its heroine from failed businesswoman and lustful young wife, to devout and chaste pilgrim. She vividly describes her prayers and visions, as well as the temptations in daily life to which she succumbed before dedicating herself to her spiritual calling. She travelled to the most holy sites of the medieval world, including Rome and Jerusalem. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn her life and her boisterous devotion, Kempe antagonized many of those around her; yet she also garnered friends and supporters who helped to record her experiences. Her \u003cem\u003eBook\u003c\/em\u003e opens a window to the medieval world, and provides a fascinating portrait of one woman's life, aspirations, and prayers. This new translation preserves the forceful narrative voice of Kempe's \u003cem\u003eBook \u003c\/em\u003eand includes a wide-ranging introduction and useful notes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor over 100 years \u003cem\u003eOxford World's Classics\u003c\/em\u003e 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.","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50255993995457,"sku":"9780199686643","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.porchlightbooks.com\/products\/book-of-margery-kempe-margery-kempe-9780199686643","provider":"Porchlight Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}