The Medieval Imagination
The Medieval Imagination by Jacques Le Goff, published by University of Chicago Press on December 15, 1992, is a reprinted edition comprising 293 pages in English. This book explores the mental frameworks of medieval individuals through an analysis of various symbols and images, including the representation of humanity as a microcosm and the Church as a mystical entity. Le Goff delves into the complex interplay of dreams, marvels, and the natural world, providing insights into the imaginative landscape of the medieval period.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the historical context surrounding medieval thought, focusing on themes such as education, history, and literary criticism. Le Goff’s work presents a detailed investigation into the symbols of power and the rich tapestry of medieval imagination, offering a unique perspective on European and French history. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the intricate relationship between culture and imagination during the medieval era.
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To write this history of the imagination, Le Goff has recreated the mental structures of medieval men and women by analyzing the images of man as microcosm and the Church as mystical body; the symbols of power such as flags and oriflammes; and the contradictory world of dreams, marvels, devils, and wild forests.
“Le Goff is one of the most distinguished of the French medieval historians of his generation . . . he has exercised immense influence.”—Maurice Keen, New York Review of Books
“The whole book turns on a fascinating blend of the brutally materialistic and the generously imaginative.”—Tom Shippey, London Review of Books
“The richness, imaginativeness and sheer learning of Le Goff’s work . . . demand to be experienced.”—M. T. Clanchy, Times Literary Supplement
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