The Cistercian World

Monastic Writings of the Twelfth Century

Pauline Matarasso, Pauline Matarasso, Pauline Matarasso

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Penguin Classics
24 March 1993

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary essays; Anthologies (non-poetry); Christian communities & monasticism

The Cistercian Order was born in Burgundy at the start of the twelfth century as a movement of radical renewal - an Order that survives to this day with the greater part of its written heritage preserved. This volume brings together a selection of its finest works, which speak powerfully across the centuries to modern readers. Writings by St Bernard of Clairvaux (c. 1090-1153) - including his letters, The Life of Malachy the Irishman, sermons on the Song of Songs and the sharply satirical Apologia for Abbot William - reveal him to be a highly individual and influential writer of the Middle Ages. Also included here are a charming description of Clairvaux, biographies of abbots and a series of exemplary stories, all drawing on the Scriptures to express intensely personal forms of monastic theology.

Introduction by: Pauline Matarasso
Edited by: Pauline Matarasso
Translated by: Pauline Matarasso
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 258g
ISBN: 9780140433562
ISBN 10: 0140433562
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 24 March 1993
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"CiteAuX: the early years: The Little Exord; The Admonition of Stephen Harding. Bernard of Clairvaux: From ""The Vita Prima"" by William of St Thierry, Arnald of Bonneval and Geoffrey of Auxerre; From ""An Apologia for Abbot William""; From ""The Life of Malachy the Irishman""; Three Sermons on the Song of Songs; From ""On Consideration""; Nine Letters. William of St Thierry: Three Meditations. Guerric of Igny: Three Sermons. Amedeus of Lausanne: From the Fourth Homily on Mary, the Virgin Mother. Aelred of Rievaulx: From ""The Life of Aelred"" by Walter Daniel; From ""On Spiritual Friendship""; From ""The Mirror of Charity""; Pastoral Prayer. Isaac of Stella: Two Sermons. Gilbert of Hoyland: Two Sermons; Two Letters. John of Ford: From ""The Life of Wtqric of Haselbury"". Adam of Perseigne: Two Letters. A description of Clairvaux: A Description of Clairvaux. Through memory's door: Eight Stories from Exemplum Collections."

Translated and edited with an introduction by Pauline Matarasso