{"product_id":"reading-the-middle-ages-theodore-l-steinberg-9780786416486","title":"Reading the Middle Ages: An Introduction to Medieval Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e Medieval literature is separated from us by so many centuries that it may seem completely foreign, both in its concerns and its techniques. However, this literature has much to say to 21st century readers and Steinberg's book demonstrates its continuing relevance and appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This introduction to medieval literature provides some of the cultural context that readers need to know in order to understand the literature, such as the religious orientation of the people, often deep and sincere but sometimes treated casually or subjected to intense scrutiny. The first chapter provides a brief explanation of medieval religious thought, cosmology and intellectual history. The remaining chapters provide introductions to a number of individual works ranging from \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e to the works of Chaucer. Avoiding the tendency to regard the Middle Ages as an era dominated by Christian men, these discussions include works by women writers and Jewish writers and a chapter on the medieval Japanese masterpiece \u003ci\u003eThe Tale of Genji.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Theodore L. Steinberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786416483\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786416486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/12\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.94h x 6.58w x 0.46d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2003 pg. 76","brand":"Theodore L. Steinberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47473926373631,"sku":"9780786416486","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fb67b995-7626-4434-9de2-c58d4c1b2277.jpg?v=1762313823","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reading-the-middle-ages-theodore-l-steinberg-9780786416486","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}