The Color of Melancholy

The Color of Melancholy
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Publisher : JHU Press
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 0801853818
ISBN-13 : 9780801853814
Rating : 4/5 (18 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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