New History of the Marathas v1.c15.25

v1.c15.25

The influence of these works extended far beyond the cloister. They were read by the laity, and their stories were retold in sermons, plays, and poems. They helped to shape the medieval imagination, providing a common stock of images and themes that were shared across Europe. In this way, they contributed to the creation of a unified Christian culture, which transcended national and linguistic boundaries.