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Author:
Kellogg, Michael K., 1954- author.
Title:
The wisdom of the Middle Ages / by Michael Kellogg.
Publisher:
Prometheus Books,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
381 pages ; 23 cm
Subject:
Literature, Medieval--History and criticism.
Civilization, Medieval, in literature.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Chaucer on the road to Canterbury. 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.
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.
ISBN:
1633882136
9781633882133 (hardcover)
LCCN:
2016027676
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)
GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

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