Time's Subjects
John Scattergood
Gebundenes Buch

Time's Subjects

Horology and Literature in the Later Middle Ages and Renaissance

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Explore the fascinating intersection of time, literature, and culture in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Delve into how the invention of mechanical clocks shaped theological, philosophical, and social perspectives from the 13th to 17th centuries. Discover how writers grappled with new concepts of time, transience, and morality. This scholarly work examines the influence of horology on European literature, analyzing how authors integrated clocks into their imaginative worlds. Uncover the impact of timekeeping devices on religious, political, and personal behavior. Perfect for historians, liter...