The Book and the Magic of Reading in the Middle Ages

The Book and the Magic of Reading in the Middle Ages
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Country
United States
Published
1 April 1999
Pages
352
ISBN
9780815332305

The Book and the Magic of Reading in the Middle Ages

These essays explore the cultural significance of writing, reading and the book in the Middle Ages, and argues for an understanding of medieval cultures as combinations of oral and literary expressions. Essays explore the representation of books and reading in art, literature and iconography and the philosophical and religious significance of reading and literacy.

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