As a traditional site of historicist practice, medieval studies is particularly well-placed to benefit from the recent reemergence of historicism in literary studies. But this new "critical historicism" is different in both method and interests from past forms of historicist work. The differences are well illustrated by this collection. The concern with politics, the reliance on the materials of economic and social history, the conception of writing as a form of social practice, the focus upon the forces of change in ...
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As a traditional site of historicist practice, medieval studies is particularly well-placed to benefit from the recent reemergence of historicism in literary studies. But this new "critical historicism" is different in both method and interests from past forms of historicist work. The differences are well illustrated by this collection. The concern with politics, the reliance on the materials of economic and social history, the conception of writing as a form of social practice, the focus upon the forces of change in medieval culture, the unwillingness to observe the usual distinction between literary and historical texts, and the historicization of their own practice--these characteristics make the publication of these essays a significant event for medieval studies.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0520064860.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0520064860. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition, there are no remarkable flaws and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, 345 pages, "All scholars and students of the Middle Ages, comparative literature, and literature and language programs generally, and all readers interested in exploring the new historicist initiatives emerging in literary studies will appreciate this ground-breaking collection"
