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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Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Prif Awdur: Robertson, D. W., Jr. (Durant Waite), 1914-1992
Fformat: Licensed eBooks
Iaith:Saesneg
Cyhoeddwyd: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1962.
Cyfres:Princeton legacy library.
Mynediad Ar-lein:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=1078434
Tabl Cynhwysion:
  • 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