Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen : Studie over levens- en gedachtervormen der veertiende en vijftiende eeuw in Frankrijk en de Nederlanden

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Huizinga, Johan, 1872-1945

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Herfsttij der Middeleeuwen" by Johan Huizinga is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complexities of life and thought during the late Middle Ages, particularly focusing on the 14th and 15th centuries in France and the Low Countries. It delves into the fading of medieval civilization and the cultural shifts that hint at the impending Renaissance, providing a thorough examination of the era's social, artistic, and religious landscapes. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of this transformative period. The author reflects on how, despite the perceived gloom of the late Middle Ages, one can find the seeds of modern culture and ideas. Huizinga critiques the tendency to view this era solely as a precursor to the Renaissance, arguing instead that it represents an intricate tapestry of vibrant life marked by sharp contrasts and deep emotional responses. He emphasizes the visible fervor of daily existence, where celebrations, tragedies, and social unrest are palpable, illustrating a world rich in both suffering and beauty, which blends the sacred with the secular. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Anne Dreze and Marc D'Hooghe

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Autumn_of_the_Middle_Ages Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herfsttij_der_Middeleeuwen

Release date is 2005-10-08