The Book of Memory


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The Book of Memory is a magisterial and beautifully illustrated account of the workings and function of memory in medieval society. Memory was the psychological faculty valued above all others in the period stretching from late antiquity through the Renaissance. The prominence given to memory has profound implications for the contemporary understanding of all creative activity, and the social role of literature and art. Drawing on a range of fascinating examples from Dante, Chaucer, and Aquinas to the symbolism of illuminated manuscripts, this unusually wide-ranging book offers new insights into the medieval world.




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Catalogue of an Exhibition of Mediaeval Manuscripts and Jewelled Book Covers, Shown in the Main Library From January XII to December MCMXII. Including Lists of Palaeographical Works and of Historical Periodicals in the John Rylands Library


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Published in 1912, this catalogue documents an exhibition held at the John Rylands Library in Manchester, England, of medieval manuscripts and book covers decorated with jewels and precious metals. The exhibition was a testament to the library's extensive collection of medieval manuscripts and illuminations, which included works from England, Spain, Italy, and Russia. This edition of the catalogue includes lists of palaeographical works and historical periodicals held by the library, making it a valuable resource for scholars of medieval history and art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.