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1 online resource (xlii, 308 pages) : illustrations |
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Garland medieval bibliographies ; volume 24 |
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Garland reference library of the humanities ; volume 2118 |
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Garland reference library of the humanities ; volume 2118.
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Garland medieval bibliographies ; vol. 24.
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| Contents |
Ch. I. Introductory Remarks Ch. II. The Question of Unity in the LH Ch. III. Structural Framework. A. Biblical Texts B. The "Gregorian Pattern of Pilgrimage" C. Guest/Host Theology D. Traditions of the Road to Santiago E. Iconography of Santiago F. The Principle of Imitatio Christi G. Egalitarianism H. Misogyny and Feminism I. Family Separation, Wandering, Travails Ch. IV. Analysis of El libro de los huespedes A. Mary and Martha B. St. Mary Egyptian C. St. Catherine C. II. An Excursus on seso/follia D. Placidas/St. Eustace E. William of England F. Otas of Rome G. The Holy Empress H. Carlos Maynes I. Conclusion Ch. V. The Matter of Translation Ch. VI. Standardization of Language: Perpetuating the Fragmentation of a Whole Ch. VII. A Review of Modern Editions Ch. VIII. List of Works Cited |
| Summary |
The computer revolution is upon us. The future of books and of reading are debated. Will there be books in the next millennium? Will we still be reading? As uncertain as the answers to these questions might be, as clear is the message about the value of the book expressed by medieval writers. The contributors to the volume The Book and the Magic of Reading in the Middle Ages explore the significance of the written document as the key icon of a whole era. Both philosophers and artists, both poets and clerics wholeheartedly subscribed to the notion that reading and writing repr |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-298) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Literature, Medieval -- History and criticism.
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Books and reading -- Europe, Western -- History -- To 1500
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Books and reading in literature.
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Books and reading in art.
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Manuscripts, Medieval.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Social Psychology.
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Books and reading
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Books and reading in art
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Books and reading in literature
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Literature, Medieval
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Manuscripts, Medieval
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Lesekultur
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Buch
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Boeken.
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Lezen.
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Late middeleeuwen.
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Geschichte 500-1500.
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Western Europe
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Classen, Albrecht
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| ISBN |
9781135677749 |
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1135677743 |
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