{"title":"Mary Wellesley","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eMary Wellesley\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author celebrated for her insightful exploration of medieval manuscripts and the untold stories they harbour. Her work invites readers into the rich tapestry of history, art, and culture, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the scribes and artists whose unnoticed contributions have shaped the literary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMary Wellesley's book, \u003cem\u003eHidden Hands\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her ability to weave detailed historical research with engaging storytelling. This book uncovers the fascinating yet often overlooked narratives behind medieval art and literature, shining a light on the hidden figures who played vital roles in the creation and preservation of cultural treasures. Through her meticulous research and accessible prose, Wellesley makes the distant past both relatable and intriguing for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Mary Wellesley's collection and discover a realm where the arts and culture of the medieval period come to life, offering both knowledge and a deep appreciation for the unsung heroes of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hidden-hands-by-mary-wellesley-9781529400946","title":"Hidden Hands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is an expression of love... Sublimely conceived and beautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerard DeGroot, The Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eImmersive, conversational and intensely visual\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelen Castor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManuscripts teem with life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThey are not only the stuff of history and literature, but they offer some of the only tangible evidence we have of entire lives, long receded.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHidden Hands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e tells the stories of the artisans, artists, scribes and readers, patrons and collectors who made and kept the beautiful, fragile objects that have survived the ravages of fire, water and deliberate destruction to form a picture of both English culture and the wider European culture of which it is part.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWithout manuscripts, she shows, many historical figures would be lost to us, as well as those of lower social status, women and people of colour, their stories erased, and the remnants of their labours destroyed.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Cuthbert Bible, to works including those by the Beowulf poet, Margery Kempe, Julian of Norwich, Sir Thomas Malory, Chaucer, the Paston Letters and Shakespeare, Mary Wellesley describes the production and preservation of these priceless objects.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith an insistent emphasis on the early role of women as authors and artists and illustrated with over fifty colour plates, \u003ci\u003eHidden Hands\u003c\/i\u003e is an important contribution to our understanding of literature and history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833134633196,"sku":"9781529400946","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14431183482732.jpg?v=1758437973"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mary-wellesley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}