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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 2020 ‧
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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: 9781108439329
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Release Date: August of 2020
Language: English
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 236
Format: Book
Collection: Cambridge Studies In Medieval Life And Thought: Fourth Series
Categories: Books in English > History > History of Europe
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9781108439329