Studies in Mediæval Life and Literature by Edward T. McLaughlin

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Author McLaughlin, Edward T. (Edward Tompkins), 1860-1893
LoC No. 15007458
Title Studies in Mediæval Life and Literature
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Introduction -- The mediæval feeling for nature -- Ulrich von Liechtenstein: the memoirs of an old German gallant -- Neidhart von Reuenthal and his Bavarian peasants -- Meier Helmbrecht: a German farmer of the thirteenth century -- Childhood in mediæval literature -- A mediæval woman.
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Summary "Studies in Mediæval Life and Literature" by Edward T. McLaughlin is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the themes and sentiments surrounding life and literature in the mediæval period, offering insights into the social and cultural dynamics of that era. It includes essays on various topics, with a focus on the evolving relationship between humanity and nature, as well as reflections on notable figures and their contributions to mediæval literature. The opening of this work provides a detailed introduction to both the author and the topics he intends to address. McLaughlin reflects on the transition in perceptions of nature, marking a shift from the more utilitarian and less sentimental views of the Middle Ages, to a burgeoning appreciation for nature's beauty and sublimity, seen in the works of poets like Petrarch. He contrasts the emotional engagement with nature found in later literature with the more subdued and practical sentiments of earlier mediæval writings, setting the stage for a broader discussion on the cultural developments of the time and their influence on literary expression. This sets a thought-provoking tone that invites readers to consider how literature mirrors the changing attitudes toward nature and personal emotion in the context of historical social structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class CB: History: History of civilization
Subject Civilization, Medieval
Subject Literature, Medieval -- History and criticism
Subject Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142
Subject Nature in literature
Subject Héloïse, approximately 1095-1163 or 1164
Subject German literature -- Middle High German, 1050-1500 -- History and criticism
Subject Children in literature
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EBook-No. 37865
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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