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The book explores the evolution of sincerity from its roots in Anglo-Saxon monasteries to its prominence in fifteenth-century letters, positioning it as a key ideology linking historical pragmatics and emotional history. It reveals sincerity as a Christian concept introduced to Germanic culture, highlighting its impact on English language and literature. Through in-depth studies of contrition and love, the author illustrates how these ideals shaped everyday communication and literary style under the theme of courtesy, appealing to scholars of medieval studies.
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Sincerity in Medieval English Language and Literature, Graham Williams
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Sincerity in Medieval English Language and Literature
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Graham Williams
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781137540683
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of sincerity from its roots in Anglo-Saxon monasteries to its prominence in fifteenth-century letters, positioning it as a key ideology linking historical pragmatics and emotional history. It reveals sincerity as a Christian concept introduced to Germanic culture, highlighting its impact on English language and literature. Through in-depth studies of contrition and love, the author illustrates how these ideals shaped everyday communication and literary style under the theme of courtesy, appealing to scholars of medieval studies.