Fountains Abbey: The story of a mediæval monastery by George Hodges
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| Author | Hodges, George, 1856-1919 |
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| Title | Fountains Abbey: The story of a mediæval monastery |
| Alternate Title | Fountains Abbey: The story of a mediaeval monastery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Fountains Abbey: The Story of a Mediæval Monastery" by George Hodges is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the founding, growth, and eventual decline of Fountains Abbey, a Cistercian monastery in England, exploring its religious significance, architectural history, and the daily lives of the monks. It offers insights into the monastic principles of simplicity and devotion that underpinned the Cistercian Order, as well as detailing the interactions between the monastery and the world around it. At the start of the narrative, Hodges describes the humble beginnings of Fountains Abbey, initiated under the elm tree in a secluded valley, marking the emergence of the Cistercian monks who sought a life of poverty and piety. The text introduces key figures, such as St. Stephen Harding, who inspired the formation of the Cistercian Order, and St. Bernard, who played a pivotal role in bringing it to England. The challenges faced by the early monks, including famine and the trials of establishing their new community, are highlighted, setting the stage for the Abbey's subsequent evolution into a center of piety and prosperity, accompanied by a rich history that intertwines with the political and social fabric of medieval England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Fountains Abbey (North Yorkshire, England) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52581 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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