The Medieval Gift And The Classical Tradition

Ideals And The Performance Of Generosity In Medieval England, 1100–1300

by Lars Kjã¦R
language: english
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, August of 2019 ‧
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This interdisciplinary study explores how classical ideals of generosity influenced the writing and practice of gift giving in medieval Europe. Focusing on classical texts, such as those by Seneca the Younger and Cicero, Lars Kjær reveals how historians have underestimated the influence of classical literature and philosophy on medieval culture.

The Medieval Gift And The Classical Tradition

Ideals And The Performance Of Generosity In Medieval England, 1100–1300

by Lars Kjã¦R

Property Description
ISBN: 9781108424028
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Release Date: August of 2019
Language: English
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 234
Format: Book
Collection: Cambridge Readers For Sep
Categories: Books in English > History > History of Europe
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9781108424028

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