Books under Suspicion

Censorship and Tolerance of Revelatory Writing in Late Medieval England

Auteurs

• Kathryn Kerby-Fulton

Paramètres

• 616 pages
• 22 heures de lecture

• Histoire

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Examining the interplay of censorship and tolerance in late medieval England, this book highlights how notable writers like Chaucer and Julian of Norwich navigated the complexities of revelatory writing. Kathryn Kerby-Fulton explores diverse themes, including the reception of controversial ideas and the impact of gender on authorship. She reveals the existence of protected reading circles and the neglect of non-Wycliffite writings, offering a fresh perspective on religious thought and vernacular literature during a pivotal historical period.

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• Année de publication: 2006
• Reliure: (rigide)