Winters in the World : A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year

Author: Parker, Eleanor

British & Irish history

Published on 1 August 2023 by REAKTION BOOKS in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 272 pages
197 x 127 x 19 | 242g

Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring not only the rituals and customs linked to the different seasons, but the profound relationship between human life and the rhythms of nature. Eleanor Parker provides an imaginative connection to the Anglo-Saxon world, tracing the surprising history of its festivals – many of which are still celebrated today – unearthing traditions now long forgotten and celebrating some of the finest treasures of medieval literature.