Fratris Felicis Fabri Evagatorium in Terrae Sanctae, Arabiae et Egypti peregrinationem. Volumen Primum

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Fratris Felicis Fabri Evagatorium in Terrae Sanctae, Arabiae et Egypti peregrinationem. Volumen Primum

by Felix Fabri

LA·~18 hours

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Description

Step into the world of a 15th‑century pilgrim as he wanders through the sacred streets of Jerusalem, the stark deserts of Arabia, and the bustling ports of Egypt. His keen eye records the layout of holy sites, the rhythms of daily life, and the spiritual atmosphere that surrounded each landmark. Written in the lively vernacular of his time, the narrative blends personal devotion with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and peoples he encounters.

This edition presents the original manuscript faithfully, preserving the author’s idiosyncratic spelling and occasional typographical quirks. Scholarly footnotes guide listeners through the text’s complexities, explaining obscure terms and correcting obvious errors while leaving the authentic voice untouched. For anyone fascinated by medieval travel, religious history, or the early modern view of the Near East, the work offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into a journey that shaped centuries of pilgrimage literature.

Details

Language

la

Duration

~18 hours (1043K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Carolus Raeticus

Release date

2018-12-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Felix Fabri

1441–1502

A late medieval Dominican friar whose travel writing brings the Holy Land vividly to life, he recorded pilgrimages with a level of detail that still fascinates historians and general readers alike.

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