Medieval English Travel: A Critical Anthology

Interesting Facts

• Within these pages, the voices of medieval travelers come alive, their diaries and letters filled with wonder at the marvels of the East and anxiety before the unknown.
• The collection reveals not only the geography of journeys but also the inner world of pilgrims—their fears, hopes, and spiritual quests—turning the road into a metaphor for human destiny.
• The anthology features rare and little-known manuscripts that were previously accessible only to a select group of specialists, now opened to a wider audience.
• The book masterfully shows how travel shaped the English view of the world, filling their imagination with exotic images, legends, and tales.
• Each account carries a unique voice of the era: from devout pilgrims to adventurers, from poets to chroniclers—all woven into the rich tapestry of medieval culture.