The Color of Melancholy
| Author | : Jacqueline Cerquiglini-Toulet |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0801853818 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780801853814 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (814 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Color of Melancholy by : Jacqueline Cerquiglini-Toulet
Download or read book The Color of Melancholy written by Jacqueline Cerquiglini-Toulet and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 14th century, beset by wars, plague, famine, and social unrest, French writers saw themselves in the winter of literature, a time for retreat into reflection. Yet, in the midst of their troubles, as this extraordinary study reveals, large number of Latin texts were translated into French, opening up new areas of thought and literary exploration. 8 color illustrations.
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