English School Exercises, 1420-1530 (Studies And Texts: 181 (PDF))

Synopsis

"In his latest of many distinguished contributions to the history of medieval education, Nicholas Orme edits and translates into modern English twelve sets of the translation exercises known as 'latins.' Devised to teach Anglophone boys the basics of Latin composition, these hundreds of short texts do much more than illustrate pedagogical methods that continued in use even as medieval gave way to humanist Latin in the schools. They provide fascinating glimpses of fifteenth- and early sixteenth-century English popular culture and everyday life as viewed by adolescents aspiring to worldly success while enduring outbreaks of plague, bad meals, and especially the master's harsh discipline. In his introductions and annotations, Orme draws on his unsurpassed knowledge of English grammar schools to contextualize and enhance these vivid images. Historians of education may be the principal audience for the book, but anyone interested in medieval language, customs, and institutions will consult it with pleasure and profit." -Martin Camargo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Copyright:

2012

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

ISBN-13:

9780888441812

Publisher:

Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Department of Publications

Date of Addition:

02/07/19

Copyrighted By:

Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Reference, Education, Foreign Language Study

Submitted By:

Teresa Battey

Proofread By:

N/A

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.