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Premodern Places: Calais to Surinam, Chaucer to Aphra Behn,Used
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This book recovers places appearing in the mental mapping of medieval and Renaissance writers, from Chaucer to Aphra Behn.A highly original work, which recovers the places that figure powerfully in premodern imagining.Recreates places that appear in the works of Langland, Chaucer, Dante, Petrarch, Spenser, Shakespeare, Aphra Behn, and many others.Begins with Calais peopled by the English from 1347 to 1558 and ends with Surinam traded for Manhattan by the English in 1667.Other particular locations discussed include Flanders, Somerset, Genoa, and the Fortunate Islands (Canary Islands).Includes fascinating anecdotes, such as the story of an English merchant learning love songs in Calais.Provides insights into major historical narratives, such as race and slavery in Renaissance Europe.Crosses the traditional divide between the medieval and Renaissance periods.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Premodern Places: Calais to Surinam, Chaucer to Aphra Behn'? A: The book explores the significance of various locations in the mental mapping of medieval and Renaissance writers, highlighting how these places influenced their works.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Premodern Places: Calais to Surinam, Chaucer to Aphra Behn' is David Wallace.
- Q: What time periods does this book cover? A: The book spans the medieval and Renaissance periods, focusing on writers from Chaucer to Aphra Behn.
- Q: What notable locations are discussed in the book? A: Notable locations include Calais, Surinam, Flanders, Somerset, Genoa, and the Fortunate Islands.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into historical narratives, making it suitable for academic study in literature and history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Premodern Places: Calais to Surinam, Chaucer to Aphra Behn' published? A: The book was published on May 8, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 354 pages.
- Q: What unique insights does the book provide? A: It offers insights into themes such as race and slavery in Renaissance Europe, alongside fascinating anecdotes related to the discussed locations.