Product Description

From the fourteenth to the seventeenth century, humanism played a key role in European culture. Beginning as a movement based on the recovery, interpretation and imitation of ancient Greek and Roman texts and the archaeological study of the physical remains of antiquity, humanism turned into a dynamic cultural programme, influencing almost every facet of Renaissance intellectual life. The fourteen original essays in this volume deal with all aspects of the movement, from language learning to the development of science, from the effect of humanism on biblical study to its influence on art, from its Italian origins to its manifestations in the literature of More, Sidney and Shakespeare. A detailed biographical index, and a guide to further reading, are provided. Overall, The Cambridge Companion to Renaissance Humanism provides a comprehensive introduction to a major movement in the culture of early modern Europe.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #71860 in Books
• Published on: 1996-02-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 338 pages

Review
‘This is an excellent publication, quite unique in its coverage, at a level accessible to students, of every aspect of the Renaissance … One of the most useful contextual volumes on the period of any kind.’ David Hopkins, University of Bristol

Customer Reviews

Renaissance Humanism Unlocked
This book is accessable, interesting and yet in-depth. Lots of good information collected from a wide range of reliable sources. The translations of key quotes from Greek etc. into English was particularly helpful. Topics include the origins of humanism, rhetoric and dialect and several chapters on literature. Ultimately, this book has helped me throughout my studies and numerous essays. An absolute bargain and an absolute must for all those interested in the Renaissance.