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Time's Subjects: Horology and Literature in the Later Middle Ages and Renaissance

By John Scattergood
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By John Scattergood
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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 im...

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HistoryEuropean HistoryBritish History - General & MiscellaneousGreat Britain - History - To 1066