A preface to Chaucer : studies in medieval perspectives.

What were the medieval stylistic, aesthetic, and literary conventions that Chancer drew upon and knew that his audience would understand? In this rich study Mr. Robertson has included 118 illustrations-of medieval sculpture, cathedral interiors, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, ornamental devices...

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Autor principal: Robertson, D. W., Jr. (Durant Waite), 1914-1992
Format: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:anglès
Publicat: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1962.
Col·lecció:Princeton legacy library.
Accés en línia:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=1078434
Taula de continguts:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Illustrations
  • I. Introduction: Medieval and Modern Art
  • II. Some Principles of Medieval Aesthetics
  • III. Late Medieval Style
  • IV. Allegory, Humanism, and Literary Theory
  • V. Some Medieval Doctrines of Love
  • Index
  • Plates