Little Gidding and its inmates in the Time of King Charles I【電子書籍】[ John Edward Acland ]

＜p＞Little Gidding and Its Inmates in the Time of King Charles I by John Edward Acland offers a detailed examination of Little Gidding, a small village in Cambridgeshire, England, which became known as a center for religious and artistic life during the early 17th century. Acland's work specifically focuses on the community associated with the Ferrar family, particularly Nicholas Ferrar, who established a religious retreat there in the 1620s.In the initial chapters, Acland provides a historical background of Little Gidding, describing its geographical context and the circumstances that led to the Ferrar family's settlement in the area. He delves into Nicholas Ferrar's vision for the community, which combined aspects of Anglican piety with a commitment to scholarship, music, and the arts. The author paints a vivid picture of the daily lives of the inhabitants, emphasizing their devotion and the various activities that characterized the community, including prayer, study, and artistic pur．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る