This study investigates the affective agency of the book, through the emotional literacy training that a single codex provided a late-medieval English household. It demonstrates how MS Ashmole 61 affirms both the physical and moral agency of nonhumans, who fashion spiritually generous and socially mindful human household members. -- .
Exploring critical post/humanisms, this collection of essays examines the multifaceted significance of human expression across various historical periods. Scholars analyze how technology and science redefine human identity, the role of art and literature in shaping selves, and the implications of history in understanding humanity. Additionally, the book addresses the complexities of human collectivity and the dynamic relationships between humans and the nonhuman world, highlighting both constructive and destructive aspects of these interactions.