
Ann The Word by Richard Francis
The first biography of Ann Lee, founder of the American Shaker movement and female Messiah. From humble origins in 18th century Manchester, Ann Lee (or Mother as she liked to be known) became the visionary religious leader of a community of the faithful in America.’It is one of those books tht is utterly interesting for it’s own sake’
Jeanette Winterson
’A challenging reconstruction of a remote prophetic world’
Evening Standard
’Scrupulously researched and deftly constructed’ City Life
Richard Francis is currently lecturer in American literature at Manchester University where he is also the deviser and convener of an MA in Novel Writing. He is a playwright, reviewer and novelist, having published 'Taking Apart the Poco Poco' and 'Fat Hen' .
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857029697 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857029690 |
| Title | Ann The Word |
| Author | Richard Francis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2000-08-03 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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