Idle Pursuits examines transformations of leisure in the literature and culture of early modern France. It traces a trajectory beginning with the initial detachment of the 'idle condition' from religious contemplation in the thirteenth century, to the birth of the modern contemplative at the end of the Renaissance.
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Idle Pursuits examines transformations of leisure in the literature and culture of early modern France. It traces a trajectory beginning with the initial detachment of the 'idle condition' from religious contemplation in the thirteenth century, to the birth of the modern contemplative at the end of the Renaissance.
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Very Good in Good dust jacket. 0874138353. 230 pp. Notes, bibliography, and index at rear. Light blue, grey, and white DJ. DJ in good condition, very slight wear along edges, otherwise no marks. Blue cloth boards. Book is in very good condition, clean with no marks.; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 230 pages.
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New. Idle Pursuits examines transformations of leisure in the literature and culture of early modern France. It traces a trajectory beginning with the initial detachment of the 'idle condition' from religious contemplation in the thirteenth century, to the birth of the modern contemplative at the end of the Renaissance. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: DSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 517. 2003. Hardback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.