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Castles of the Mind

- A Study of Medieval Architectural Allegory

About Castles of the Mind

A study of the use of architectural allegory to symbolize religious and ideological systems in the Middle Ages. Assessing major texts such as Chaucer's "House of Fame" as well as lesser-known works, it charts the evolution of this tradition in relation to social, political and religious contexts.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780708317945
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 324
  • Published:
  • June 26, 2003
  • Dimensions:
  • 138x216x38 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 590 g.
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Expected delivery: January 25, 2025
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Description of Castles of the Mind

A study of the use of architectural allegory to symbolize religious and ideological systems in the Middle Ages. Assessing major texts such as Chaucer's "House of Fame" as well as lesser-known works, it charts the evolution of this tradition in relation to social, political and religious contexts.

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