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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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Problem of Unbelief in the Sixteenth Century'? A: The book primarily examines the mental life and beliefs of the sixteenth century, rather than just focusing on Rabelais. It explores the ideas and values of the period through comprehensive research.
- Q: Who is the author of this book, and what is his significance? A: The author, Lucien Febvre, is a prominent French historian and co-founder of the Annales school of historical writing. He is known for his influential studies on the sixteenth century.
- Q: Is this book available in English? A: Yes, 'The Problem of Unbelief in the Sixteenth Century' has been translated into English, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book in good condition, which indicates it may have some wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 528 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this edition of the book published? A: This reprint edition of the book was published on January 1, 1985.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of Lucien Febvre? A: Febvre's writing style is informal, often witty, and colorful, which may present challenges for readers due to his unique syntax and vocabulary.
- Q: Does the book include analysis of other historical figures? A: Yes, the book includes discussions of various historical figures and writers from the sixteenth century, such as Luther, Erasmus, and Ronsard.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, due to its scholarly depth and comprehensive research, this book is suitable for academic study, especially in the fields of history and religious studies.