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- Book Title
- Reclaiming Catherine of Siena: Literacy, Literature, and the
- ISBN-10
- 0226821285
- ISBN
- 9780226821283
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226821285
ISBN-13
9780226821283
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65971963
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
344 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Reclaiming Catherine of Siena : Literacy, Literature, and the Signs of Others
Subject
Religious, History, European / Italian, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Religion, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
21.7 Oz
Item Length
0.9 in
Item Width
0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2008-011338
Reviews
"Catherine of Siena was one of medieval Europe's most fascinating and important religious and political personages, male or female. Thanks to Jane Tylus, we now have a book in English that presents her in all her impressive complexity, constantly engaging the reader in Catherine's spiritual and political mission as well as her life story. Tylus is a fine storyteller, a discerning interpreter, and a generous thinker."-Deanna Shemek, University of CaliforniaSanta Cruz , Tylus' book is a rich and intelligent contribution to the burgeoning field of scholarship on medieval European women visionaries, building on a considerable body of work by scholars working in different disciplines. The style is often elegant--even literary--and the discussions nuanced and detailed. It suggests, convincingly, that the signs of Catherine, and of others, succeeded in making her a donna, and not a serva. , "Tylus's book convincingly demonstrates Catherine's respect for writing. The book is also scholarly, mentioning many relevant studies. . . . A thoughtful and original study."-Ann Crabb, Renaissance Quarterly, "This book considers Catherine of Siena from the perspective of language, especially her own Tuscan dialect, a strong vernacular Tylus argues Catherine helped to shape. Tylus nuances long-standing questions about Catherine's ability to read and write in a completely original way. There is nothing straightforward or unproblematic about the type of literacy she proposes for Catherine, but it is entirely framed in the context of late medieval Italy, and paints a new portrait of the saint."-Ann Matter, University of Pennsylvania, "Catherine of Siena was one of medieval Europe's most fascinating and important religious and political personages, male or female. Thanks to Jane Tylus, we now have a book in English that presents her in all her impressive complexity, constantly engaging the reader in Catherine's spiritual and political mission as well as her life story. Tylus is a fine storyteller, a discerning interpreter, and a generous thinker."-Deanna Shemek, University of CaliforniaSanta Cruz, "With elegant 'sprezzatura,' this book proposes a radical revision of the origins of the Italian literary canon. A leading figure in an era of extraordinary political and religious importance, a woman-Catherine-now stands alongside Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio as a prominent vernacular writer fully aware of the significance of her writing. A provocative and innovative book, written with learning and passion."-Lina Bolzoni, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, "The rarity of studies as deeply learned and continually thought-provoking as Tylus's makes it virtually unique. . . . This important contribution by a major scholar is a must for those interested in Trecento Italy, its literature, and its religion. Essential."-Choice, The rarity of studies as deeply learned and continually thought-provoking as Tylus's makes it virtually unique. . . . This important contribution by a major scholar is a must for those interested in Trecento Italy, its literature, and its religion. Essential., With elegant 'sprezzatura,' this book proposes a radical revision of the origins of the Italian literary canon. A leading figure in an era of extraordinary political and religious importance, a woman-Catherine-now stands alongside Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio as a prominent vernacular writer fully aware of the significance of her writing. A provocative and innovative book, written with learning and passion., This book considers Catherine of Siena from the perspective of language, especially her own Tuscan dialect, a strong vernacular Tylus argues Catherine helped to shape. Tylus nuances long-standing questions about Catherine's ability to read and write in a completely original way. There is nothing straightforward or unproblematic about the type of literacy she proposes for Catherine, but it is entirely framed in the context of late medieval Italy, and paints a new portrait of the saint., "Tylus' book is a rich and intelligent contribution to the burgeoning field of scholarship on medieval European women visionaries, building on a considerable body of work by scholars working in different disciplines. The style is often elegant-even literary-and the discussions nuanced and detailed. It suggests, convincingly, that the signs of Catherine, and of others, succeeded in making her a donna, and not a serva."-Times Higher Education, With elegant 'sprezzatura,' this book proposes a radical revision of the origins of the Italian literary canon. A leading figure in an era of extraordinary political and religious importance, a woman--Catherine--now stands alongside Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio as a prominent vernacular writer fully aware of the significance of her writing. A provocative and innovative book, written with learning and passion., Tylus's book convincingly demonstrates Catherine's respect for writing. The book is also scholarly, mentioning many relevant studies. . . . A thoughtful and original study., Tylus' book is a rich and intelligent contribution to the burgeoning field of scholarship on medieval European women visionaries, building on a considerable body of work by scholars working in different disciplines. The style is often elegant-even literary-and the discussions nuanced and detailed. It suggests, convincingly, that the signs of Catherine, and of others, succeeded in making her a donna, and not a serva., Catherine of Siena was one of medieval Europe's most fascinating and important religious and political personages, male or female. Thanks to Jane Tylus, we now have a book in English that presents her in all her impressive complexity, constantly engaging the reader in Catherine's spiritual and political mission as well as her life story. Tylus is a fine storyteller, a discerning interpreter, and a generous thinker., "The rarity of studies as deeply learned and continually thought-provoking as Tylus's makes it virtually unique. . . . This important contribution by a major scholar is a must for those interested in Trecento Italy, its literature, and its religion. Essential."- Choice
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
282.092
Table Of Content
List of Figures Acknowledgments CHAPTER ONE Girolamo Gigli's Burning Books CHAPTER TWO Heroes, Villains, and a Frenchman CHAPTER THREE Vernacular Voices of the Donna: Pisa CHAPTER FOUR Writing and Presence: The Val d'Orcia CHAPTER FIVE The Idea of the Book: Rome CHAPTER SIX Aftermath Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) wrote almost four hundred epistles in her lifetime, effectively insinuating herself into the literary, political, and theological debates of her day. At the same time, as the daughter of a Sienese dyer, Catherine had no formal education, and her accomplishments were considered miracles rather than the work of her own hand. As a result, she has been largely excluded from accounts of the development of European humanism and the language and literature of Italy. Reclaiming Catherine of Siena makes the case for considering Catherine alongside literary giants such as Dante and Petrarch, as it underscores Catherine's commitment to using the vernacular to manifest Christ's message--and her own. Jane Tylus charts here the contested struggles of scholars over the centuries to situate Catherine in the history of Italian culture in early modernity. But she mainly focuses on Catherine's works, calling attention to the interplay between orality and textuality in the letters and demonstrating why it was so important for Catherine to envision herself as a writer. Tylus argues for a reevalution of Catherine as not just a medieval saint, but one of the major figures at the birth of the Italian literary canon.
LC Classification Number
BX4700.C4T95 2008
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- s***s (667)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMy item was shipped fast and packaged well for shipping! The seller’s description was very detailed and accurate which I greatly appreciate! The seller responded fast to my questions about the Bible I purchased! I’m very pleased with the purchase, price and seller! Thank you
- _***s (90)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseArrived in great condition, speedy shipping from the seller, arrived a few days late due to USPS but it was fine when it got here. It was packaged well and wrapped in bubble wrap. Item as described. Well worth the money, thanks!Capital Karl Marx 1940 Modern Library HC Book No DJ (#127126461732)