{"product_id":"illuminations-a-novel-of-hildegard-von-bingen-paperback","title":"Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard Von Bingen - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary Sharratt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unforgettable story of how Hildegard of Bingen, Benedictine abbess and polymath, triumphed against impossible odds to become the greatest woman of her age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHildegard experienced mystic visions from a very young age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered by her noble family to the Church at the age of eight, she lived for years in forced silence. But through the study of books and herbs, through music and the kinship of her sisters, Hildegard found her way from a life of submission to a calling that celebrated the divine glories all around us. An outspoken critic of political and ecclesiastical corruption, she courted controversy and nearly died an excommunicant. Her courage and originality of thought continue to inspire today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this brilliantly researched and insightful novel, Mary Sharratt combines fiction, history, and Hildegardian philosophy into a moving portrait of a woman willing to risk everything for what she believed, a triumphant exploration of the life she might well have lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFRONT COVER\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] lovely, deeply felt depiction of a humble woman who survives darkness to give her heart to the world.\" Minneapolis Star Tribune \u003cbr\u003eBACK COVER \u003cbr\u003e\"Sharratt brings one of the most famous and enigmatic women of the Middle Ages to vibrant life in this tour de force, which will captivate the reader from the very first page.\" Sharon Kay Penman \u003cbr\u003e One could not anticipate this majesty and drama . . . Illuminations is riveting, following von Bingen through . . . to emerge as one of the significant voices of the 12th century . . . Unforgettable.\" January Magazine \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most extraordinary women of the Middle Ages, Hildegard von Bingen Benedictine abbess, healer, composer, saint experienced mystic visions from a very young age. Offered by her noble family to the Church at the age of eight, she lived for years in forced silence. But through the study of books and herbs, through music and the kinship of her sisters, Hildegard found her way from a life of submission to a calling that celebrated the divine glories all around us. In this brilliantly researched andinsightful novel, Mary Sharratt offers a deeply moving portrait of a woman willing to risk everything for what she believed, a triumphant exploration of the life she might well have lived. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Gripping . . . Like Ann Patchett s Bel Canto, [Illuminations] is primarily about relationships forged under pressure.\" Publishers Weekly \u003cbr\u003e Masterful.\" Saint Paul Pioneer Press \u003cbr\u003eThe author of four critically acclaimed novels, MARY SHARRATT is an American who lived for twelve years in Germany, which, along with her interest in sacred music and herbal medicine, inspired her to write Illuminations. \u003cbr\u003eAuthor photograph (c) Reg Whitman \u003cbr\u003eMariner\u003cbr\u003ewww.marinerbooks.com\u003cbr\u003e$14.95\u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-0-544-10653-6\u003cbr\u003eFiction\u003cbr\u003e1013\/1540823 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author of four critically acclaimed novels, MARY SHARRATT is an American who lived for twelve years in Germany, which, along with her interest in sacred music and herbal medicine, inspired her to write \u003ci\u003eIlluminations\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52567223042355,"sku":"9780544106536","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/JpSGoSPTG99780544106536.webp?v=1761321161","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/illuminations-a-novel-of-hildegard-von-bingen-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}