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Medical Texts in Anglo-Saxon Literary Culture

Autor*innen

Emily Kesling

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4,3(4)Abgeben

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Angelsächsische Studien

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248 Seiten
9 Lesestunden

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The book explores Old English medical collections, presenting them as products of a sophisticated intellectual culture rather than mere folk remedies. It delves into their historical context and significance, highlighting the scholarly influences that shaped these texts. By analyzing their content and origins, the author argues for a deeper understanding of early medieval England's medical practices and the learned traditions that informed them. This scholarly work received recognition for its contributions to the study of early medieval literature.