The Wandering Scholars

The Wandering Scholars

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Helen Waddell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Constable, 1949

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This scholarly work chronicles the vibrant world of medieval Latin lyric poetry, focusing on the itinerant scholars and poets known as the Goliards. It uncovers their rebellious spirit and the profound beauty of their verse, which often satirized the church and celebrated earthly pleasures. The prose presents a captivating blend of rigorous historical research and lyrical appreciation, illustrating the enduring power of these forgotten voices. The book details the cultural landscape that shaped these wandering intellectuals, offering a unique window into a pivotal era of European thought. It remains a seminal text for understanding the intellectual and artistic currents of the Middle Ages, celebrating a rich literary tradition.

Description

Author: Helen Waddell
Binding: Hardback
Published: Constable, 1949

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This scholarly work chronicles the vibrant world of medieval Latin lyric poetry, focusing on the itinerant scholars and poets known as the Goliards. It uncovers their rebellious spirit and the profound beauty of their verse, which often satirized the church and celebrated earthly pleasures. The prose presents a captivating blend of rigorous historical research and lyrical appreciation, illustrating the enduring power of these forgotten voices. The book details the cultural landscape that shaped these wandering intellectuals, offering a unique window into a pivotal era of European thought. It remains a seminal text for understanding the intellectual and artistic currents of the Middle Ages, celebrating a rich literary tradition.