This collection of original essays repositions medieval literary studies after an era of historicism. Analyzing the legacy of Marxist and materialist theory on medieval literary criticism, the collection offers new ways of reading texts historically. Drawing upon aesthetic, ethical, and cultural vantage points and methods, these essays demonstrate that a variety of approaches and theories are "historical" and can change what it means to historicize medieval literature. By defining our post-historical moment in medieval English literary studies in terms of new possibilities, this collection will have broad appeal to those interested in the English Middle Ages, history, culture, and reading itself.
Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more
This collection of original essays repositions medieval literary studies after an era of historicism. Analyzing the legacy of Marxist and materialist theory on medieval literary criticism, the collection offers new ways of reading texts historically. Drawing upon aesthetic, ethical, and cultural vantage points and methods, these essays demonstrate that a variety of approaches and theories are "historical" and can change what it means to historicize medieval literature. By defining our post-historical moment in medieval English literary studies in terms of new possibilities, this collection will have broad appeal to those interested in the English Middle Ages, history, culture, and reading itself.
Imprint | Palgrave Macmillan |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | The New Middle Ages |
Release date | April 2009 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | May 2009 |
Editors | Escala, Sylvia Federico |
Dimensions | 216 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 237 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-230-60787-3 |
Barcode | 9780230607873 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-230-60787-X |