Etymology and Wordplay in Medieval Literature - Males (ed.)
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2018Uitgever: , Brepols - Harvey Miller, 2018Taal: EngelsISBN-10: 2503575757ISBN-13: 9782503575759Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Presents case studies of the uses of etymology and wordplay in a number of medieval literatures In modern scholarship, etymology and wordplay are rarely studied in tandem. In the Middle Ages, however, they were intrinsically related, and both feature prominently in medieval literature. Their functions are often at variance with the expectations of the modern reader, in particular when wordplay is used to arrive at crucial answers or to convey theological insights. The studies in this book therefore carry ...
