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Malcolm Richardson - Middle-Class Writing in Late Medieval London, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2010

Middle-Class Writing in Late Medieval London

Av Malcolm Richardson

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Richardson explores how a powerful culture of writing was created in late medieval London, even though initially few inhabitants could actually write themselves. Whilst previous studies have tended to focus on middle-class literary reading patterns, this study examines writing skills separately both from reading skills and from literature.
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'[an] excellent book ... Richardson wittily introduces the ubiquity of the written word in late medieval society, and his lively style-full of dry asides and references on medieval parallels in modern society-propels the reader along through four substantial chapters.' English Historical Review 'Richardson's work is rich in detail, and he fleshes out his overview of urban documentary production and letter-writing with often captivating illustration.' Medium/Aevum 'Richardson has traced the gradual use of the written word among the middle class and the tentative emergence of English as the language of choice.' Journal of British Studies

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