Romanische Studien. Heft 19, Dialogo di Mercurio y Caron / Juan de Valdés; Eduard Boehmer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Valdés, Juan de, Author.

Contributor:

Boehmer, Eduard, Editor.

Series:

Romanische Studien ; Heft 19

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Christian philosophy.

European literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (94 p.)

Edition:

Reprint 2022

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [1881]

Language Note:

In Spanish, Castilian.

Summary:

This work discusses the 'Dialogo de Mercurio y Caron' by Juan de Valdés, focusing on the themes of justice and morality, as reflected in the political and religious context of early 16th-century Europe. Valdés uses a fictional dialogue between Mercury and Charon to explore the justice of Emperor Charles V and the iniquity of his challengers, set against the backdrop of the conflicts between the Emperor and the kings of France and England. The text is intended to appeal to a wide range of readers by blending historical events with philosophical and theological insights. Valdés aims to critique societal norms and offer moral reflections, addressing topics such as the salvation of different social states, including marriage and monastic life. The book is aimed at scholars and readers interested in Renaissance literature, historical theology, and the political dynamics of the Holy Roman Empire. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Dialogo de Mercurio y Carón

Interlocutores principales: Mercurio. Carón

Segundo libro. Mercurio. Carón

TABLA

Backmatter

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783112672662

3112672666

OCLC:

1389612557