A focused study of medieval thought and passion, revealing how people lived, believed, and loved in the Middle Ages.
The volume delves into the later centuries of medieval culture, tracing how ideas about God, knowledge, art, and society shaped daily life. It uses vivid biographical sketches and careful analysis to illuminate a world where theology, philosophy, and personal experience intersect in surprising ways.
From the heart of a famous love story to the rise of scholastic method, this edition explores how medieval minds made sense of faith, reason, and human emotion. It offers clear explanations of complex ideas without losing the human texture that gives them life.
- Learn how medieval thinkers linked faith, doubt, and inquiry in the development of scholastic method
- See how love, gender, and personal virtue were understood and portrayed in historical context
- Discover the connections between philosophy, theology, and daily life in the Middle Ages
- Explore the societal and cultural forces that shaped medieval thought and art
Ideal for readers of medieval history, philosophy, and literature who want a grounded, accessible portrait of the era’s ideas and everyday experiences.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the lives and works of some of history's great romantic pairings, such as Tristan and Isolde, Lancelot and Guinevere, and Dante and Beatrice. It also delves deeply into the true story of Abelard and Heloise, and how their remarkable love story exemplified and transcended the chivalric ideals of their time. The author examines the depth and power of Heloise's love for Abelard, which was as intellectual as it was passionate and endured through adversity and tragedy. Through the lens of this powerful love story, the book reveals the unique qualities of medieval passion while placing it within a larger literary and cultural context. It explores the chivalrous ideal of love and the ways in which this ideal was expressed and challenged in the Middle Ages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330516904_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330516904
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330516904
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