Roasting the Pig

A Vision of Cluny, Cockaigne and the Treatise of Garcia of Toledo

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• Paul Morris

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• 128 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

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The thesis delves into the Treatise of Garcia of Toledo, highlighting its critique of Cluniac influence in 11th and 12th century Spain. It explores the interplay between the legend of Cockaigne and the prominent monastic foundation of Cluny, revealing how the Treatise serves as a condemnation of this influence. The work offers insights into the cultural and religious tensions of the period, making a significant contribution to the understanding of medieval Spanish society.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback