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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458417803321

Titolo

Medieval conduct literature : an anthology of vernacular guides to behaviour for youths, with English translations / / edited by Mark D. Johnston with an introduction by Roberta L. Krueger ; and texts edited and translated by Kathleen Ashley [and six others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Toronto, Ontario ; ; Buffalo, New York ; ; London, England : , : University of Toronto Press, , 2009

©2009

ISBN

1-4426-9761-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (355 p.)

Collana

Medieval Academy Books ; ; Number 111

Disciplina

808.8/03530902

Soggetti

Literature, Medieval

Conduct of life in literature

Civilization, Medieval

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Teach Your Children Well: Medieval Conduct Guides for Youths / Krueger, Roberta L. -- 1. The French Enseignemenz a Phelippe and Enseignement a Ysabel of Saint Louis / Ashley, Kathleen -- 2. The Occitan Enssenhamen de l'escudier and Essenhamen de la donzela of Amanieu de Sescás / Johnston, Mark D. -- 3. The German Winsbecke, Winsbeckin, and Winsbecke Parodies (Selections) / Rasmussen, Ann Marie / Trokhimenko, Olga -- 4. The Italian Reggimento e costumi di donna (selections) and Documenti d'amore (selections) of Francesco da Barberino / Stoppino, Eleonora -- 5. The Castilian Castigos del rey don Sancho (selections) and Castigos y dotrinas que un sabio dava a sus hijas / Francomano, Emily C. -- 6. The English How the Good Wijf Taughte Hir Doughtir and How the Wise Man Taught His Sonne / Sponsler, Claire -- Bibliography -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

Conduct literature is a term used to identify writings that address how one should 'conduct' oneself in social situations. In the medieval period



conduct literature was essential reading for nearly all literate children and adolescents to educate them in the expected social behaviours for their culture, gender, and status. Using a comparative approach, this anthology pairs together pieces of male-directed and female-directed medieval conduct literature, many being translated into English for the first time, to present an illuminating picture of medieval gender norms, parenting, literary style, and pedagogy. Containing texts written in six vernacular languages, each section is also accompanied by textual notes, an introduction, and an English translation. A fascinating examination of a diverse range of regions and cultures, Medieval Conduct Literature is a remarkable window into medieval life, customs, behaviour, and social expectations.