ACTA Volume #8 The Late Middle Ages
ACTA Volume #8 The Late Middle Ages by Peter Cocozzella, published by the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies in January 1981, offers a scholarly exploration of various topics within medieval history. This edition comprises 132 pages and is presented in English. The book features a collection of essays that delve into significant themes and figures from the late medieval period, providing insights into the intellectual and cultural shifts of the time.
Readers will find a diverse range of discussions, including analyses of literary works, philosophical debates, and historical critiques. The essays cover subjects such as the evolution of thought in later medieval philosophy and the interplay between literature and religious controversy. Each contribution reflects the academic rigor of its author, making this volume a valuable resource for those interested in the complexities of medieval history and its lasting impact on European culture.
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Introduction
1. The Primitive Version of Amadis de Gaula
Juan Bautista Avalle-Arce, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2. A Historical Revolution: Lorenzo Valla’s Attack on Scholasticism
Ciriaco Morón Arroyo, Cornell University
3. Metaphor and Simile in Nicholas of Cusa’s Idiota de Mente
Clyde Lee Miller, SUNY Stony Brook
4. Soul, Mind, and Intellect: Changing Paradigms in Later Medieval Thought
John Boler, SUNY Binghamton
5. Corn and Shrimps: Chaucer’s Mockery of Religious Controversy
Ruth M. Ames, Queensborough Community College in the City University of New York
6. “Glosynge is a Glorious Thyng Certyn”: A reconsideration of The Summoner’s Tale
Martha H. Fleming, SUNY Albany
7. How to Achieve Discipline in the Classroom: William of Wheteley’s Exposition of Pseudo-Boethius
Michael Johnson, State University College at Buffalo
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