The Development of the Feeling for Nature in the Middle Ages and Modern Times
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"The Development of the Feeling for Nature in the Middle Ages and Modern Times" by Alfred Biese is a historical account that was written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolution of humanity's relationship with nature, exploring how this feeling has changed from antiquity through the Middle Ages to modern times, with a focus on various epochs and the literary expressions of those sentiments. The opening of the
text establishes Biese's intentions and context for this exploration. He discusses the historical significance of nature in human life, noting how physical landscapes are reflected in cultural outputs and emotional responses. Biese sets the stage for a rigorous investigation into various civilizations' interactions with nature, emphasizing the pivotal role of literature as a window into a society's feelings toward the natural world. He also highlights the tension between the transcendental views of Christianity and the more intimate views rooted in earlier pagan traditions, suggesting that these themes will be examined further throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Biese, Alfred, 1856-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Development of the Feeling for Nature in the Middle Ages and Modern Times |
| Note | Translated from the original German. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Nature |
| Subject | Nature in literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13814 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1206 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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