{"product_id":"medieval-literature-the-basics-9781138669055","title":"Medieval Literature The Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedieval Literature: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an engaging introduction to this fascinating body of literature. The volume breaks down the variety of genres used in the corpus of medieval literature and makes these texts accessible to readers. It engages with the familiarities present in the narratives and connects these ideas with a contemporary, twenty-first century audience. The volume also addresses contemporary medievalism to show the presence of medieval literature in contemporary culture, such as film, television, games, and novels. From Dante and Chaucer to Christine de Pisan, this book deals with questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is medieval literature?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are some of the key topics and genres of medieval literature?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow did it evolve as technology, such as the printing press, developed?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow has it remained relevant in the twenty-first century?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedieval Literature: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an ideal introduction for students coming to t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Manuscripts, Castles, and Quests: Diving into Medieval Literature 1. How to Wield a Sword in the Middle Ages: Medieval Literature and War 2. Chivalry\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis not Dead: Medieval Literature and Love 3. Meeting Monsters on the Map: Medieval Literature of Space and Time 4. Touching Heaven: The Literature of Religion 5. The Most Extreme: Iconic Authors of the Middle Ages 6. Game of Texts: The Magic of Medieval Literature Today\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019514904919,"sku":"9781138669055","price":24.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138669055.jpg?v=1750780495","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/medieval-literature-the-basics-9781138669055","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}