Daily life in the Middle Ages.
Perrin| N° d'inventaire | 23033 |
| Format | 11 x 17.5 |
| Détails | 381 p., paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2020 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782262075910 |
An overview of the lives of men and women in the Middle Ages, from the barbarian invasions to the Renaissance. Between "Being Born" and "Dying," the twenty-two chapters of this book—destined to become a classic—score the lives of men and women in the Middle Ages. We discover that one does not marry for love and that future spouses, especially the woman, have no say in the matter. Sexuality, however, holds an important place within the couple, and certain texts, known in cultured circles, even attest to the existence of an erotic art. Education, for its part, is described on a religious, practical, and intellectual level, and the anecdotes pleasantly describe the lives of students, of whom Villon is one of the least reputable representatives. The exaggerated quantities of food and wine—essential aspects of daily life—certainly impress our contemporaries who are fervent about dietetics, as do the lives of those who pray, fight, and work, the peasants who make up the bulk of the population. Religion, naturally, structures this society and requires every man to prepare for his death—which does not prevent him from enjoying moments of leisure that are far more frequent than one might imagine. Jean Verdon masterfully paints an unparalleled, rich, and abundant panorama.
An overview of the lives of men and women in the Middle Ages, from the barbarian invasions to the Renaissance. Between "Being Born" and "Dying," the twenty-two chapters of this book—destined to become a classic—score the lives of men and women in the Middle Ages. We discover that one does not marry for love and that future spouses, especially the woman, have no say in the matter. Sexuality, however, holds an important place within the couple, and certain texts, known in cultured circles, even attest to the existence of an erotic art. Education, for its part, is described on a religious, practical, and intellectual level, and the anecdotes pleasantly describe the lives of students, of whom Villon is one of the least reputable representatives. The exaggerated quantities of food and wine—essential aspects of daily life—certainly impress our contemporaries who are fervent about dietetics, as do the lives of those who pray, fight, and work, the peasants who make up the bulk of the population. Religion, naturally, structures this society and requires every man to prepare for his death—which does not prevent him from enjoying moments of leisure that are far more frequent than one might imagine. Jean Verdon masterfully paints an unparalleled, rich, and abundant panorama.