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Medieval Conduct Literature : An Anthology of Vernacular Guides to Behaviour for Youths with English Translations /

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Medieval Academy of America
Other Authors: Johnston, Mark D. (Mark David), 1952-, Ashley, Kathleen M., 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Middle English
Old French
Middle High German
Italiano
Old Provençal
Español
Published: Toronto [Ont.] : Published for the Medieval Academy of America by University of Toronto Press, 2009
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : Teach your children well : Medieval conduct guides for youths / Roberta L. Krueger
  • The French Enseignemenz a Phelippe and Enseignement a Ysabel of Saint Louis / Kathleen Ashley
  • The Occitan Enssenhamen l'escudier and Essenhamen de la donzela of Amanieu de Sescaþs / Mark D. Johnston
  • The German Winsbecke, Winsbeckin, and Winsbecke parodies (selections) / Ann MarieRasmussen and Olga Trokhimenko
  • The Italian Reggimento e costumi di donna (selections) and Documenti d'amore (selections) of Francesco da Barberino / Eleonora Stoppino
  • The Castilian Castigos del rey don Sancho (selections) and Castigos y dotrinas que un sabio dava a sus hijas / Emily C. Francomano
  • The English How the Good WijfTaughte HirDoughtir and How the Wise Man Taught His Sonne / Claire Sponsler.