The Book Of Marvels And Travels
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The Book Of Marvels And Travels
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Author : John Mandeville
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2012-09-13
The Book Of Marvels And Travels written by John Mandeville and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-13 with History categories.
In his Book of Marvels and Travels, Sir John Mandeville describes a journey from Europe to Jerusalem and on into Asia, and the many wonderful and monstrous peoples and practices in the East. A captivating blend of fact and fantasy, Mandeville's Book is newly translated in an edition that brings us closer to Mandeville's worldview.
The Book Of Marvels And Travels
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Author : John Mandeville
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2012-09-13
The Book Of Marvels And Travels written by John Mandeville and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-13 with Travel categories.
'Another island in the Great Ocean has many sinful and malevolent women, who have precious gems in their eyes.' In his Book of Marvels and Travels, Sir John Mandeville describes a journey from Europe to Jerusalem and on into Asia, and the many wonderful and monstrous peoples and practices in the East. He tells us about the Sultan in Cairo, the Great Khan in China, and the mythical Christian prince Prester John. There are giants and pygmies, cannibals and Amazons, headless humans and people with a single foot so huge it can shield them from the sun . Forceful and opinionated, the narrator is by turns bossy, learned, playful, and moralizing, with an endless curiosity about different cultures. Written in the fourteenth century, the Book is a captivating blend of fact and fantasy, an extraordinary travel narrative that offers some revealing and unexpected attitudes towards other races and religions. It was immensely popular, and numbered among its readers Chaucer, Columbus, and Thomas More. Anthony Bale's new translation emphasizes the book's readability, and his introduction and notes bring us closer to Mandeville's medieval worldview. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The Travels Of Sir John Mandeville
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Author : John Mandeville
language : en
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Release Date : 2024-01-28
The Travels Of Sir John Mandeville written by John Mandeville and has been published by BoD - Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-28 with Travel categories.
"Embark on a medieval odyssey with 'The Travels of Sir John Mandeville.' This captivating work, believed to be a fictional travel narrative written in the 14th century, presents the adventures of an English knight as he journeys through distant lands. As Sir John Mandeville encounters mythical creatures, explores exotic cultures, and narrates fantastical tales, this literary travelogue offers readers a glimpse into the medieval imagination and the curiosity that fueled exploration during that era. Join Sir John Mandeville on this literary voyage where each page unfolds a new marvel, making 'The Travels of Sir John Mandeville' an essential read for those fascinated by medieval literature and the early spirit of exploration."
The Book Of Ser Marco Polo The Venetian Concerning The Kingdoms And Marvels Of The East
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Author : Marco Polo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
The Book Of Ser Marco Polo The Venetian Concerning The Kingdoms And Marvels Of The East written by Marco Polo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with Asia categories.
The Book Of John Mandeville
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Author : C David Benson
language : en
Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
Release Date : 2007-08-01
The Book Of John Mandeville written by C David Benson and has been published by Medieval Institute Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-08-01 with History categories.
The Book of John Mandeville has tended to be neglected by modern teachers and scholars, yet this intriguing and copious work has much to offer the student of medieval literature, history, and culture. [It] was a contemporary bestseller, providing readers with exotic information about locales from Constantinople to China and about the social and religious practices of peoples such as the Greeks, Muslims, and Brahmins. The Book first appeared in the middle of the fourteenth century and by the next century could be found in an extraordinary range of European languages: not only Latin, French, German, English, and Italian, but also Czech, Danish, and Irish. Its wide readership is also attested by the two hundred fifty to three hundred medieval manuscripts that still survive today. Chaucer borrowed from it, as did the Gawain-poet in the Middle English Cleanness, and its popularity continued long after the Middle Ages.
The Book Of John Mandeville
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Author : Iain Macleod Higgins
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2011-03-11
The Book Of John Mandeville written by Iain Macleod Higgins and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-11 with categories.
A fictive travelers guide to the East, both Near and Far, The Book of John Mandeville was a late-medieval best seller, more popular in its day than Marco Polos Travels. In addition to a fresh, vibrant translation -- the first from the Middle French original since the fifteenth century -- this edition of The Book of John Mandeville offers a succinct, broad-ranging Introduction to the work that touches on the question of authorship, the sources on which the text drew, and the transformation and reception of the work down to the present day. Also included are notes setting the work in its historical and cultural context and selections from related texts, including significant textual variants from William of Boldenseles Book of Certain Regions beyond the Mediterranean and Odoric of Pordenones Relatio.
Chaste Passions
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Author : Karen A. Winstead
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2018-05-31
Chaste Passions written by Karen A. Winstead and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-31 with Literary Criticism categories.
Virgin martyrs make up one of the largest categories of medieval saints. To judge by their frequent appearances in art and literature, they also figure among the most venerated. The legends of virgin martyrs, retold in various ways through the centuries, illuminate trends in popular piety, values, and literary tastes. Chaste Passions contains sixteen English virgin martyr legends, each of a different saint and each translated into colloquial, modern English prose. Faithful in tone and meaning to the originals, Karen Winstead's lively translations allow contemporary readers to appreciate why virgin martyr legends thrived for hundreds of years. Winstead presents the tales in chronological order, tracing the effects of the composition and tastes of the audience on the development of the genre. The virgin martyr, Winstead tells us, escapes the confining female stereotypes—demure maiden or disruptive shrew—prevalent in writings of the period. Because nearly all of the texts were written by men but addressed to women, they exhibit a fascinating interplay between male views of so-called women's literature and the demands of their intended audience. Familiarity with this widely read genre is essential to a full understanding of medieval culture, and Chaste Passions is an excellent introduction to these often racy, sometimes comic, tales
The Riddle And The Knight
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Author : Giles Milton
language : en
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Release Date : 2013-10-08
The Riddle And The Knight written by Giles Milton and has been published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-08 with History categories.
Part travelogue/part historical mystery about the most famous traveler--and chronicler-- in medieval Europe. Giles Milton's first book, The Riddle and the Knight, is a fascinating account of the legend of Sir John Mandeville, a long-forgotten knight who was once the most famous writer in medieval Europe. Mandeville wrote a book about his voyage around the world that became a beacon that lit the way for the great expeditions of the Renaissance, and his exploits and adventures provided inspiration for writers such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Keats. By the nineteenth century however, his claims were largely discredited by academics. Giles Milton set off in the footsteps of Mandeville, in order to test his amazing claims, and to restore Mandeville to his rightful place in the literature of exploration. "Erudite, witty and adventurous" (The Mail on Sunday), The Riddle and the Knight is a brilliant piece of detective work.
The Mandevilles Marvelous Marvels
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Author : J. E. Miller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-08-27
The Mandevilles Marvelous Marvels written by J. E. Miller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-27 with categories.
Janie Morgan is independent and a traveling loner until she meets Andrew, a like-minded dreamer with aspirations of constructing his invention. Their friendship strengthens as they team up and gig their talents for money to travel to Fimaldi Hunu, a place where each of them feel certain they'll find optimal success and happiness.By a serendipitous encounter on a train, they hear about auditions for a circus that pays wages and travel. And after taking inventory of Janie's amateur aerialist skills and Andrew's unique musicianship, they decide it's worth a shot to try out and capitalize on the opportunity. Why not get paid and travel for free?But this intriguing circus has some lore surrounding it, and the ringmaster runs a tight ship. Can Janie and Andrew survive the stops the circus makes in unusual towns, keep up with the seasoned performers of the troop, and manage not to get kicked out? Or worse, Janie slowly realizes? separated.The Mandevilles' Marvelous Marvels is J.E. Miller's first book of a compelling series filled with adventure, culture, and genuine friendship.
Travels In Hyperreality
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Author : Umberto Eco
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 2014-06-24
Travels In Hyperreality written by Umberto Eco and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-24 with Literary Criticism categories.
A “scintillating collection” of essays on Disneyland, medieval times, and much more, from the author of Foucault’s Pendulum (Los Angeles Times). Collected here are some of Umberto Eco’s finest popular essays, recording the incisive and surprisingly entertaining observations of his restless intellectual mind. As the author puts it in the preface to the second edition: “In these pages, I try to interpret and to help others interpret some ‘signs.’ These signs are not only words, or images; they can also be forms of social behavior, political acts, artificial landscapes.” From Disneyland to holography and wax museums, Eco explores America’s obsession with artificial reality, suggesting that the craft of forgery has in certain cases exceeded reality itself. He examines Western culture’s enduring fascination with the middle ages, proposing that our most pressing modern concerns began in that time. He delves into an array of topics, from sports to media to what he calls the crisis of reason. Throughout these travels—both physical and mental—Eco displays the same wit, learning, and lively intelligence that delighted readers of The Name of the Rose and Foucault’s Pendulum. Translated by William Weaver