Time's Subjects
Horology and Literature in the Later Middle Ages and Renaissance
Published on 2. December 2022
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-80151-020-2 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the fascinating intersection of time, literature, and culture in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Delve into how the invention of mechanical clocks shaped theological, philosophical, and social perspectives from the 13th to 17th centuries. Discover how writers grappled with new concepts of time, transience, and morality.
This scholarly work examines the influence of horology on European literature, analyzing how authors integrated clocks into their imaginative worlds. Uncover the impact of timekeeping devices on religious, political, and personal behavior. Perfect for historians, literary enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of our understanding of time.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80151-020-2 (9781801510202)
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John Scattergood is emeritus professor of medieval and Renaissance English literature in TCD. He is the author of many books, most recently Trinity College Library Dublin: a descriptive catalogue of manuscripts containing Middle English and Some Old English (Dublin, 2021), compiled with the assistance of Niamh Pattwell and Emma Williams. He is a life member of the Royal Irish Academy.