Water in Medieval Literature : An Ecocritical Reading Paperback / softback
by Albrecht Classen
Part of the Ecocritical Theory and Practice series
Paperback / softback
Description
Ecocritical thinking has sensitized us more than ever before to the tremendous importance of water for human life, as it is richly reflected in the world of literature.
The great relevance of water also in the Middle Ages might come as a surprise for many readers, but the evidence assembled here confirms that also medieval poets were keenly aware of the importance of water to sustain all life, to provide understanding of life's secrets, to mirror love, and to connect the individual with God.
In eleven chapters major medieval European authors and their works are discussed here, taking us from the world of Old Norse to Irish and Latin literature, to German, French, English, and Italian romances and other narratives.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:358 pages, Illustrations, unspecified; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs
- Publisher:Lexington Books
- Publication Date:15/10/2019
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- ISBN:9781498539869
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:358 pages, Illustrations, unspecified; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs
- Publisher:Lexington Books
- Publication Date:15/10/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9781498539869
