Medical Texts in Anglo-Saxon Literary Culture

Autori

• Emily Kesling

Serie

• Studi Anglo-Sassoni

Parametri

• 248 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Natura
• Natura, animali
• Salute & Medicina
• Sulla letteratura

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The book explores Old English medical collections, presenting them as products of a sophisticated intellectual culture rather than mere folk remedies. It delves into their historical context and significance, highlighting the scholarly influences that shaped these texts. By analyzing their content and origins, the author argues for a deeper understanding of early medieval England's medical practices and the learned traditions that informed them. This scholarly work received recognition for its contributions to the study of early medieval literature.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020

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