Author Description
From Harry Potter and Robin Hood, through to video games and jousting-themed restaurants, medieval culture continues to surround us and has retained a strong influence on literature and culture throughout the ages. This fascinating and illuminating guide is written by one of the leading contemporary scholars of Medieval literature, and explores: - The influence of medieval cultural concepts on key authors such as Shakespeare, Dante, Chaucer, George Eliot and Mark Twain - The continued appeal of medieval cultural figures such as King Arthur and Robin Hood - The influence of the medieval on disciplines such as politics, music, film, and art. Medievalisms surveys the critical field and sets the boundaries for future study, providing an essential background for literary study from the Medieval period through to the twenty-first century
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THE THESIS
How does the medieval period continue to shape and inform contemporary cultural, political, and artistic landscapes? Tison Pugh, a prominent scholar of medieval literature, examines the persistent presence of the Middle Ages in modern society. By analyzing the intersection of historical concepts and modern media, the author constructs a framework for understanding how the past is actively reconstructed to serve present-day needs and narratives.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of medieval influence on canonical authors including Shakespeare, Dante, and Chaucer.
- Examination of enduring cultural archetypes such as King Arthur and Robin Hood.
- Exploration of medievalism in diverse media including film, video games, and literature.
- Discussion of the impact of medieval concepts on modern political and artistic disciplines.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of medievalism recognize this text as a foundational survey of the field's critical boundaries. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose, which makes complex cultural theory accessible to both academic and general audiences.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203108280
ISBN-13:
9780203108284
History
Medievalism
Political Aspects
Middle Ages
Social Aspects
Literary Criticism
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