The Tradition Of The Goddess Fortuna In Medieval Philosophy And Literature (1922) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781162024745)

The Tradition of the Goddess Fortuna in Medieval Philosophy and Literature is a scholarly work written by Howard Rollin Patch and first published in 1922. The book explores the role of the ancient Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, in medieval philosophy and literature. Patch examines the various ways in which Fortuna was understood and represented in medieval thought, from her association with fate and chance to her role as a symbol of divine providence. He also looks at how Fortuna was depicted in literature, particularly in the works of Dante, Chaucer, and Boccaccio.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the historical and philosophical context of Fortuna's role in medieval thought, while the second part focuses on her literary representations. Overall, The Tradition of the Goddess Fortuna in Medieval Philosophy and Literature offers a comprehensive analysis of the significance of Fortuna in medieval culture and provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between religion, philosophy, and literature during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Howard Rollin Patch
ISBN-10: 1162024747
ISBN-13: 9781162024745
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d