The Medieval Gift and the Classical Tradition: Ideals and the Performance of Generosity in Medieval England, 1100–1300 - Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series - Lars Kjær - Books - Cambridge University Press - 9781108439329 - August 20, 2020
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The Medieval Gift and the Classical Tradition: Ideals and the Performance of Generosity in Medieval England, 1100–1300 - Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series

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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.


235 pages, Worked examples or Exercises

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released August 20, 2020
ISBN13 9781108439329
Publishers Cambridge University Press
Pages 236
Dimensions 230 × 153 × 17 mm   ·   350 g
Language English  

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