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Explore the first book-length study of the late-fourteenth-century Scottish Legendary. This academic work examines the only extant collection of saints' lives written in the vernacular from medieval Scotland. The text analyzes fifty remarkable legends that prioritize narrative art, making the reading experience more enjoyable while toning down traditional didactic content. This research from Manchester University Press scrutinizes hagiographic narration and its assumptions about literariness. It investigates the functions of telling saintly lives, focusing on the role of the narrator, the depiction of saintly characters, and their interiority. This volume is an essential resource for those studying medieval literature and culture.

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This is the first book-length study dedicated to the late-fourteenth-century Scottish Legendary.

The text examines the only surviving collection of vernacular saints' lives from medieval Scotland.

Research covers fifty specific legends known for their unique narrative art and storytelling.

This study investigates hagiographic narration and the functions of telling the lives of saints.

The book analyzes the role of the narrator and the depiction of saintly character interiority.

Published by Manchester University Press as part of the Manchester Medieval Literature and Culture series.

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01 May 2016
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07 November 2015

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