"Traces the life of a typical nun in medieval times from birth to death, including childhood, training, and vows taken by nuns. Includes primary source quotes"--Provided by publisher.
Note
Includes index.
Contents
Birth -- Childhood and education -- To the nunnery : postulant -- The nunnery itself -- Taking the veil : novice -- Daily life : the offices -- The inner life -- Daily routine -- Enclosure -- Cellaress and librarian -- The world outside -- Priests and nuns -- Poverty and personal -- Possessions -- A visitation -- Difficult times -- Death -- Glossary -- Timeline/useful websites.
