Writing Habits

Discover the groundbreaking work of Jaime Goodrich in Writing Habits, published by The University of Alabama Press in 2021. This insightful book offers the first substantial analysis of texts generated in English Benedictine convents from 1600 to 1800. Goodrich delves into a significant challenge faced by English nuns on the Continent: the struggle to maintain a cloistered identity amidst the sweeping changes brought by the Protestant Reformation, which nearly erased English monasticism. With 240 pages of thought-provoking content, Writing Habits invites readers to explore the intersection of faith, identity, and literature in a turbulent historical context. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of religious studies and English history, this hardback edition is a must-have for your collection.