Wisdom from the European Middle Ages: Literary and Didactic Perspectives - Hardcover

by Albrecht Classen (Author)

This study discusses medieval texts that contain profound statements determined by wisdom. These continue to be of timeless relevance, such as fables, verse narratives, and didactic tales. Using the lens of 'wisdom, ' this book brings to light the enormous value of medieval literature for the modern quest for truth and the meaning of life.

Author Biography

Albrecht Classen is University Distinguished Professor of German Studies at The University of Arizona, Tucson. He has currently published 115 scholarly books and ca. 798 articles on a wide range of topics pertaining to medieval and early modern literature and culture. He is the editor of the journals Mediaevistik and Humanities Open Access. I in 2017 he received the rank of Grand Knight Commander of the Most Noble Order of the Three Lions.