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The Secret in Medieval Literature: Alternative Worlds in the Middle Ages
The Secret in Medieval Literature: Alternative Worlds in the Middle Ages
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The Secret in Medieval Literature explores the many strange phenomena in the Middle Ages and today that do not find good rational explanations. It argues that medieval poets commonly engaged with alternative forces and described their workings within the human context, without being able to come to terms with them critically. These mysteries appear in heroic epics and courtly romances, among other genres, and prove to be serious agents intervening in the lives of the fictional protagonists. The study of secrets in the Middle Ages opens the pathway toward a new epistemology for people in the pre-modern age and us today.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Lexington Books
The Secret in Medieval Literature: Alternative Worlds in the Middle Ages delves into the intriguing phenomena of the Middle Ages and the present day that resist logical explanations. These enigmas transcend magic and religion, belonging to the realm of epistemology and often challenging human rationality without being marginal or irrelevant. Initially, they may seem akin to fairy tales, but the medieval cases explored here go beyond such a simplistic perspective. Medieval poets frequently interacted with extraordinary forces and depicted their interactions within the human realm, although they struggled to critically engage with them. These mysteries appear in various genres, including heroic epics and courtly romances, and their prevalence is often underestimated. On one hand, these secrets can be attributed to literary creativity and imagination, but on the other hand, they play a significant role in the lives of fictional characters. Moreover, our modern world is not solely governed by rationality and material conditions. Exploring secrets in the Middle Ages paves the way for a new epistemology, both for pre-modern societies and contemporary readers.
Weight: 399g
Dimension: 227 x 151 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666917888
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