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Mandeville's Medieval Audiences A Study on the Reception of the Book of Sir John Mandeville (1371-1550)
By Rosemary Tzanaki
Copyright 2003
318 Pages
by
Routledge
318 Pages
by
Routledge
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The so-called travels of Sir John Mandeville to the Holy Land, India and Cathay were immensely popular throughout Europe during the late medieval period and were translated into nine different languages. This is a detailed study of the audiences of Mandeville's Book, with particular emphasis on its reception in England and France from the time the Book appeared in the 1350s to the mid-16th... Read more
Contents: Preface; Introduction; The pilgrimage route; Geographical information; Romantic interludes; Historical interest; Theological considerations; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Rosemary Tzanaki
'... this is a worthy book, not least because its systematic presentation of rich data should prompt further study of the fascinating legacy left by the most enigmatic of all medieval travel account.' Studies in Travel Writing '... provides a wealth of information in its tables, illustrations, and bibliography... analyses are thoughtful and clearly stated... Mandeville's Medieval Audiences can claim a spot among the relatively small group of invaluable works that investigate one of the most popular books of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.' Sixteenth Century Journal
