Medieval 27

From pet keeping to sky burials, a posthuman and ecocritical interrogation of and challenge to human particularity in medieval texts Mainstream medieval thought, like much of mainstream modern thoug……続きを見る

Dante's Comedy and the Ethics of Invective in Medieval Italy proposes a new approach to invective and comic poetry in Italy during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries and opens the way for an in……続きを見る

Un’approfondita analisi sul Petrarca. Gli argomenti trattati sono: La Formazione Spirituale del Petrarca, Francesco Petrarca – Panoramica, Il Canzoniere, Brano dal Canzoniere, I Trionfi, Brano dai T……続きを見る

This book examines the premodern encounter between the three monotheistic religions through the unique prism of a premodern literary workーThe Parable of the Three Ringsーa poignant and charming tal……続きを見る

Negotiating the Art of Fatherhood in Late Medieval and Early Modern Italy examines contested notions of fatherhood in written and visual texts during the development of the mercantile economy in fou……続きを見る

This collection examines the intersection of the discourses of “disability” and “monstrosity” in a timely and necessary intervention in the scholarly fields of Disability Studies and Monster Studies……続きを見る

These interdisciplinary essays focus on animals as symbols, ideas, or images in medieval art and literature. 続きを見る

The twelfth century witnessed the sudden appearance and virtual disappearance of an important literary genreーthe Old French verse chronicle. These poetic histories of the British kings, which today……続きを見る

Constructions of Feminine Identity in the Catholic Tradition examines the ways in which late classical medieval women’s writings serve as a means of emphasizing both faith and social identity within……続きを見る

In 'Confessio Amantis; Or, Tales of the Seven Deadly Sins,' John Gower presents a rich tapestry of morality tales framed within a confession narrative, reflecting the prevalent scholastic thought of……続きを見る

H. J. Chaytor's "The Troubadours" presents a comprehensive exploration of the lyrical poets of medieval France, their historical milieu, and the evolution of their art. Chaytor deftly weaves togethe……続きを見る

Dryden's Palamon and Arcite is a captivating anthology that encapsulates the transformative power of adaptation and translation in the literary realm. Bringing together the genius of John Dryden wit……続きを見る

Imagining the Middle Ages is an unprecedented examination of the historical content of films depicting the medieval period from the 11th to the 15th centuries. Historians increasingly feel the need ……続きを見る

The image of a giant sword melting stands at the structural and thematic heart of the Old English heroic poem Beowulf. This meticulously researched book investigates the nature and significance of t……続きを見る

Colloquial Arabic storytelling is most commonly associated with The Thousandvand One Nights. But few people are aware of a much larger corpus of narrative texts known as popular epic. These heroic r……続きを見る

In "The Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts," M. R. James embarks on a meticulous exploration of the journeys, provenance, and preservation of medieval manuscripts, showcasing his exceptional comman……続きを見る

In "From Chaucer to Tennyson," Henry A. Beers embarks on an insightful literary journey, tracing the evolution of English poetry through the lens of its most significant contributors. Through a mast……続きを見る

Medieval Considerations of Incest, Marriage, and Penance focuses on the incest motif as used in numerous medieval narratives. Explaining the weakness of great rulers, such as Charlemagne, or the fal……続きを見る

Como de forma explícita recoge su título, Revisitando a Berceo: lecturas del siglo XXI, este volumen reúne un total de quince artículos de la pluma de otros tantos reconocidos investigadores de la l……続きを見る

Holding divine intervention responsible for political and military success and failure has a long history in western thought. This book explores the idea of providential history as an organizing pri……続きを見る

First Published in 1993. The present volume covers the currently identified Christian visions of heaven and hell (excluding D ante’s Divine Comedy) from western Europe during the Middle Ages from th……続きを見る

This essay collection studies the Apocalypse and the end of the world, as these themes occupied the minds of biblical scholars, theologians, and ordinary people in Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and Ea……続きを見る

In "Walther von der Vogelweide: Ein altdeutscher Dichter" entführt Ludwig Uhland die Leser in die faszinierende Welt des mittelalterlichen Dichters Walther von der Vogelweide, dessen Werk und Einflu……続きを見る

This book reveals how Moses ibn Ezra, Judah Halevi, Moses Maimonides, and Shem Tov ibn Falaquera understood metaphor and imagination, and their role in the way human beings describe God. It demonstr……続きを見る

The gentle gentleman, William Shakespeare pokes glorious fun at customs, marriages , greed and scoundrels, especially pretentious men and women. .. A practical joke can be carried to the extreme, in……続きを見る

A dramatic tale of the lives of soldiers, diplomats, kings, and insurrectionists. It centres on the fractious instability of the court and nobility of fifteenth-century England, and their squabbles ……続きを見る

In "Chaucer," Sir Adolphus William Ward provides a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer, hailed as the Father of English literature. Ward employs a meticul……続きを見る

This collection of essays is the first comprehensive study on Dante and satire within his entire corpus that has been published. Its title evokes the moment when Virgil leads Dante through Limbo, th……続きを見る

The early modern period saw the study of classical history flourish. From debates over the rights of women to the sources of Shakespeare's plays, the Greco-Roman historians played a central role in ……続きを見る

In "Chaucer and His Times," Grace E. Hadow masterfully navigates the rich historical, cultural, and literary landscape of medieval England, delving into the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer. Hadow……続きを見る