Mackley, J. S. (2011) Pearl and the medieval dream vision. Paper presented to: Dreams in Legend and Tradition: the Sixth Legendary Weekend of The Folklore Society, Swaffham Assembly Hall, Norfolk, 2011-09-03.
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Abstract:
Based on Classical and Biblical authorities, many medieval writers used the dream vision, either as a literary device, political subversion or as a way of conveying a mystical experience. In some ways the dream vision negated responsibility from the material they were conveying. This paper considers some uses of the medieval dream vision, with particular reference to the devotional, elegiac poem, Pearl
Creators:
Mackley, J. S.
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Date:
3 September 2011
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Dreams in Legend and Tradition: the Sixth Legendary Weekend of The Folklore Society
Event Title:
Dreams in Legend and Tradition: the Sixth Legendary Weekend of The Folklore Society
Event Dates:
2011-09-03
Event Location:
Swaffham Assembly Hall, Norfolk
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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