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The book explores the fascination with magical objects in Middle Ages literature and philosophy, analyzing texts from both the Latin West and Arabic sources. Michelle Karnes presents a unified theory of marvels across cultures, revealing parallels between Arabic and Latin thought. She emphasizes the role of imagination in shaping the character and power of these marvels, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. By examining this diverse archive, Karnes challenges readers to appreciate the complexities of intercultural exchange and the limits of human creativity.
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Medieval Marvels and Fictions in the Latin West and Islamic World, Michelle Karnes
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- Rok wydania
- 2022
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- Tytuł
- Medieval Marvels and Fictions in the Latin West and Islamic World
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Michelle Karnes
- Rok wydania
- 2022
- Oprawa
- twarda
- Liczba stron
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780226819747
- Seria
- Ocena
- 3,35 z 5
- Opis
- The book explores the fascination with magical objects in Middle Ages literature and philosophy, analyzing texts from both the Latin West and Arabic sources. Michelle Karnes presents a unified theory of marvels across cultures, revealing parallels between Arabic and Latin thought. She emphasizes the role of imagination in shaping the character and power of these marvels, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. By examining this diverse archive, Karnes challenges readers to appreciate the complexities of intercultural exchange and the limits of human creativity.