{"product_id":"lives-of-the-great-languages-arabic-and-latin-in-the-medieval-mediterranean","title":"Lives of the Great Languages: Arabic and Latin in the Medieval Mediterranean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eKarla Mallette's book explores the nature and behaviors of medieval cosmopolitan languages of learning, classical Arabic and medieval Latin, as they crossed the Mediterranean. It tells a complex story about the transmission of knowledge in the period before the emergence of a national language system and speculates on the afterlife of these languages in the twenty-first century. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: The University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her captivating book, Karla Mallette delves into the intricate nature and behaviors of the medieval cosmopolitan languages of learning, classical Arabic and medieval Latin. Through a series of anecdotes that showcase the relationships between writers, compilers, translators, commentators, and copyists, Mallette weaves a complex narrative about the transmission of knowledge in the pre-national language system era of the late Middle Ages and early modernity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMallette reveals how the elite languages of learning and culture stood apart from the languages of everyday life, requiring years of dedicated study to master. These languages marked a significant transition from intellectual childhood to maturity, symbolizing the growth and development of individuals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a thought-provoking coda to the book, Mallette explores the future of cosmopolitan languages in the twenty-first century, the dangers of monolingualism, and the ethical considerations surrounding language choice. The book provides valuable insights for anyone interested in reevaluating linguistic and literary traditions, the exchange of ideas, and cultural expression in a rapidly multilingual world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Mallette sheds light on the rich tapestry of languages and cultures that flourished during the medieval period, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of language transmission and cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 512g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 x 236 x 22 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780226795904                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karla Mallette","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095399133434,"sku":"9780226795904","price":95.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lives-of-the-great-languages-arabic-and-latin-in-the-medieval-mediterranean","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}