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The wisdom of the Middle Ages / Michael K. Kellogg.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kellogg, Michael K., 1954- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Literature, Medieval--History and criticism.
- Literature, Medieval.
- Civilization, Medieval, in literature.
- Genre:
- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Physical Description:
- 381 pages ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2016.
- Summary:
- "An overview and appreciation of medieval literature for lay readers that takes account of major intellectual trends, various genres, and key historical figures of the period."--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- The Middle Ages: disintegration and renewal
- The New Testament and the invention of Christianity
- Augustine's Confessions: journey of a restless heart
- Boethius: the classical tradition on trial
- Beowulf and the heroic ideal
- Abelard and Heloise
- From epic to romance: the Song of Roland and the Arthurian adventures of Chretien de Troyes
- Francis and Aquinas: mendicant friars who transformed the Church
- Dante and the Commedia
- Boccaccio and the art of the story
- Chaucer on the road to Canterbury.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Kellogg, Michael K., 1954- author. Wisdom of the Middle Ages.
- ISBN:
- 9781633882133
- 1633882136
- OCLC:
- 945483070
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