Medievalisms

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From King Arthur and Robin Hood, through to video games and jousting themed restaurants, medieval culture continues to surround us and has retained a strong influence on literature and culture throughout the ages This fascinating and illuminating guide is written by two of the leading contemporary scholars of medieval literature, and explores The influence of medieval cultural concepts on literature and film, including key authors such as Shakespeare, Tennyson, and Mark Twain The continued appeal of medieval cultural figures such as Dante, King Arthur, and Robin Hood The influence of the medieval on such varied disciplines such as politics, music, children s literature, and art Contemporary efforts to relive the Middle Ages.Medievalisms Making the Past in the Present surveys the critical field and sets the boundaries for future study, providing an essential background for literary study from the medieval period through to the twenty first century. Read Medievalisms – kino-fada.fr Tison Pugh has become one of my favorite medievalists and scholarly writers This book covers several types of medievalism, examining their function in literature, music, politics, and sociology The writing is so good I ended up quotin...I really enjoyed this book Medievalisms is well written for a variety of audiences As a graduate student studying medievalism, I found Pugh and Weisl s work both fascinating and helpful, and I can say with assuredness that those not studying medievalism enjoy the read, as I have already lent it out to several people Pugh and Weisl address the malleability of medievalism and the multi faceted uses of the Middle Ages that both undermine and highlight the history I have found this book immens I really enjoyed this book Medievalisms is well written for a variety of audiences As a graduate student studying medievalism, I found Pugh and Weisl s work both fascinating and helpful, and I can say with assuredness that those not studying medievalism enjoy the read, as I have already lent it out to several people Pugh...

Medievalisms
  • English
  • 23 July 2017
  • Paperback
  • 192 pages
  • 0415617278
  • Tison Pugh
  • Medievalisms