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Hildegard of Bingen
The Woman of Her Age
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Timely reissue of the biography of an extraordinary figure in the Middle Ages - recently made a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI.
Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age, by Fiona Maddocks, is a timely reissue of the biography of an extraordinary figure in the Middle Ages - recently made a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI.
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Best known today as a fine composer, the twelfth-century German abbess Hildegard of Bingen was also a religious leader and visionary, a poet, naturalist, and writer of medical treatises. Despite her cloistered life, she had strong, often controversial views on sex, love, and marriage too—an astonishing woman in her own age, whose book of apocalyptic visions, Scivias, would alone have been enough to ensure her lasting fame.
In this classic and highly praised biography, first published by Headline in 2001, distinguished writer and journalist Fiona Maddocks draws on Hildegard's prolific writings to paint a portrait of her extraordinary life against the turbulent medieval background of crusade and schism, scientific discovery, and cultural revolution. The great intellectual gifts and forceful character that emerge make her as fascinating as any figure in the Middle Ages.
More than 800 years after her death, Pope Benedict XVI has made Hildegard a Saint and a Doctor of the Church (one of only four women). Fiona Maddocks has provided a short new preface to cover these tributes to an extraordinary and exceptional woman.
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Hildegard of Bingen by Fiona Maddocks is acclaimed for its detailed and engaging portrayal of the life and influence of the medieval nun, Hildegard of Bingen. The biography is often praised for its thorough research and the author’s ability to bring this historical figure to life, showcasing her contributions to music, philosophy, and natural history. Readers appreciate the accessibility of the writing and the insight it provides into Hildegard's multifaceted legacy, though some note a desire for a deeper exploration of certain aspects of her life.
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ISBN: 9780571302437
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 July 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 315g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Fiona Maddocks is chief music critic of the Observer. She was founder editor of BBC Music Magazine and has worked in television and radio as well as newspapers. She lives in Oxford.
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