Medieval conduct literature : an anthology of vernacular guides to behaviour for youths, with English translations

The Resource Medieval conduct literature : an anthology of vernacular guides to behaviour for youths, with English translations

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Medieval conduct literature : an anthology of vernacular guides to behaviour for youths, with English translations

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an anthology of vernacular guides to behaviour for youths, with English translations

Statement of responsibility

edited by Mark D. Johnston ; with an introduction by Roberta L. Krueger ; and texts edited and translated by Kathleen Ashley [and others]

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Summary

Conduct literature is a term used to identify writings that address how one should 'conduct' oneself in social situations. In the medieval period conduct literature was essential reading for nearly all literate children and adolescents to educate them in the expected social behaviours for their culture, gender, and status. Using a comparative approach, this anthology pairs together pieces of male-directed and female-directed medieval conduct literature, many being translated into English for the first time, to present an illuminating picture of medieval gender norms, parenting, literary style, and pedagogy. Containing texts written in six vernacular languages, each section is also accompanied by textual notes, an introduction, and an English translation. A fascinating examination of a diverse range of regions and cultures, Medieval Conduct Literature is a remarkable window into medieval life, customs, behaviour, and social expectations

Cataloging source

E7B

Dewey number

808.8/03530902

Index

index present

Language note

Includes text in Castilian, Italian, Middle English, Middle High German, Old French, and Old Occitan

LC call number

PN6071.D5

LC item number

M43 2009eb

Literary form

mixed forms

Nature of contents

dictionaries
bibliography

Series statement

Medieval Academy books

Series volume

no. 111

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