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The Problem Of Unbelief In The Sixteenth Century: The Religion Of Rabelais
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Lucien Febvres Magisterial Study Of Sixteenth Century Religious And Intellectual History, Published In 1942, Is At Long Last Available In English, In A Translation That Does It Full Justice. The Book Is A Modern Classic. Febvre, Founder With Marc Bloch Of The Journal Annales, Was One Of Frances Leading Historians, A Scholar Whose Field Of Expertise Was The Sixteenth Century. This Book, Written Late In His Career, Is Regarded As His Masterpiece. Despite The Subtitle, It Is Not Primarily A Study Of Rabelais; It Is A Study Of The Mental Life, The Mentalit, Of A Whole Age.Febvre Worked On The Book For Ten Years. His Purpose At First Was Polemical: He Set Out To Demolish The Notion That Rabelais Was A Covert Atheist, A Freethinker Ahead Of His Time. To Expose The Anachronism Of That View, He Proceeded To A Close Examination Of The Ideas, Information, Beliefs, And Values Of Rabelais And His Contemporaries. He Combed Archives And Local Records, Compendia Of Popular Lore, The Work Of Writers From Luther And Erasmus To Ronsard, The Verses Of Obscure Neolatin Poets. Everything Was Grist For His Mill: Books About Comets, Medical Texts, Philological Treatises, Even Music And Architecture. The Result Is A Work Of Extraordinary Richness Of Texture, Enlivened By A Wealth Of Concrete Detailsa Compelling Intellectual Portrait Of The Period By A Historian Of Rare Insight, Great Intelligence, And Vast Learning.Febvre Wrote With Gallic Flair. His Style Is Informal, Often Witty, At Times Combative, And Colorful Almost To A Fault. His Idiosyncrasies Of Syntax And Vocabulary Have Defeated Many Who Have Tried To Read, Let Alone Translate, The French Text. Beatrice Gottlieb Has Succeeded In Rendering His Prose Accurately And Readably, Conveying A Sense Of Febvres Strong, Often Argumentative Personality As Well As His Brilliantly Intuitive Feeling For Renaissance France.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point fourteen inches in length, one point eighteen inches in width, and nine point twenty-five inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains five hundred twenty-eight pages.
- Q: What type of binding does it have? A: This book is a paperback edition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Problem of Unbelief in the Sixteenth Century'? A: The author of the book is Lucien Febvre.
- Q: What is the main topic of the book? A: The book explores sixteenth century religious and intellectual history, focusing on the mentalité of the era.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in history? A: Yes, the book is accessible for those new to historical studies, although it dives deeply into complex themes.
- Q: What should I expect from the author's writing style? A: Expect an informal, witty, and colorful writing style with a strong argumentative tone.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic use? A: Yes, it is a recognized modern classic and can be used for academic research in history.
- Q: How should I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Q: Can I clean the book if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth, but avoid using water or cleaning agents.
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- Q: What kind of illustrations are in the book? A: The book features black and white illustrations that complement the text.
- Q: Is the book available in other languages? A: Currently, this edition is available in English; check with the publisher for translations.
- Q: Does the book discuss Rabelais in detail? A: While it has Rabelais in the title, the book primarily studies the broader context of the sixteenth century.