The aim of this English-language series on medieval studies is to establish a methodical, discerning connection between text analysis and cultural history. The series addresses the fundamental cultur
American and European scholars delve beneath the traditional view of courtly literature to emphasize the elements of transgression affecting love, friendship, and marriage. Courtly love, they find, wa
Scholars of literature, mental health, and the history of medicine explore how people of the medieval and early modern periods conducted communicative exchanges in their quest for spiritual health in
There are no clear demarcation lines between magic, astrology, necromancy, medicine, and even sciences in the pre-modern world. Under the umbrella term 'magic,' the contributors to this volume examine
Toleration and Tolerance in Medieval European Literature aims to examine and unearth the critical investigations of toleration and tolerance presented in literary texts of the Middle Ages. In contrast
Death has never been a simple matter, neither for the victim/s nor for the survivors. All societies have deeply struggled with the issue of death and have found material and spiritual answers in respo
Scholars of literature in a wide range of European languages (which included Arabic until 1492), of history, of art, and even of medicine explore the contexts and causes of laughter. Their topics incl
The studies in this volume explore the phenomenon of sexuality in a variety of medieval and early-modern literatures, including Old English texts, Middle-High German narratives, medieval Spanish and e
The computer revolution is upon us. The future of books and of reading are debated. Will there be books in the next millennium? Will we still be reading? As uncertain as the answers to these questions
Classen (German studies, University of Arizona) begins this selection of essays on urban space in the Middle Ages and early Modern period with an extended essay on the transition period from Roman cit
A follow-up publication to the Handbook of Medieval Studies, this new reference work turns to a different focus: medieval culture.Medieval research has grown tremendously in depth and breadth over the
A follow-up publication to the Handbook of Medieval Studies, this new reference work turns to a different focus: medieval culture.Medieval research has grown tremendously in depth and breadth over the
Transcultural experiences are few and far between in the Middle Ages and early modern times; not enough evidence has been sifted for clues, it has not been discovered, or it has simply been ignored. T
In these 19 articles, contributors explain how much has changed in what we understand about the relationship between parents and children in the Middle Ages. Far from considering their children as und
This collectoion brings together an outstanding group of historical, cultural, and literary scholars to investigate the complicated, nuanced, and often surprising union and desire and dread associated
American scholars of literature in various European languages and of history and theology, describe examples of violence depicted in medieval courtly literature. Their topics include authority, violen
A follow-up publication to the Handbook of Medieval Studies, this new reference work turns to a different focus: medieval culture.Medieval research has grown tremendously in depth and breadth over the
This new handbook on the culture of the European Middle Ages (c. 500-1500) is designed to create an overview, both broad and detailed, coming from the fuller picture that research has provided in rece
