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Record Number: 17815 Author(s)/Creator(s): Cleve , Gunnel. Contributor(s): Title: Margery Kempe: A Scandanavian Influence in Medieval England? [The author argues that both St. Bridget's life and her writings had a profound influence on Margery Kempe. As a married woman who was extremely anxious about her loss of virginity, Margery welcomes Saint Bridget as a model for her sanctity despite marriage and children. Title note supplied by Feminae.] Source: Medieval Mystical Tradition in England: Exeter Symposium 5, ( 1992): Pages 163 - 178. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Bridget of Sweden, Saint Hagiography Kempe, Margery, Mystic Lay Piety Mystics Pilgramage Sources Virginity Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 15 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1992. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 09507299

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