Towards a Synthesis? : : Essays on the New Philology / / edited by Keith Busby.

The 1980's and early 1990's were witness to controversial discussions concerning the nature and role of philology in medieval studies. Some scholars defended the values and methods of tradition while others argued for a break with the past and the need to rethink medieval studies in the li...

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Place / Publishing House:Amsterdam : : BRILL,, 1993.
Year of Publication:1993
Language:English
Series:Faux Titre ; Volume: 68
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 137 pages).
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Summary:The 1980's and early 1990's were witness to controversial discussions concerning the nature and role of philology in medieval studies. Some scholars defended the values and methods of tradition while others argued for a break with the past and the need to rethink medieval studies in the light of a (post)modern episteme. The essays in this book reflect the vigour of the debate with reference to romance studies, particularly Old French. Taken collectively, they argue not for a choice between two extreme positions, but rather a synthesis that combines the best of both worlds. The contributors are Donald Maddox, Richard F. O'Gorman, William D. Paden, Rupert T. Pickens, Barbara N. Sargent-Baur, Evelyn Birge Vitz, Haijo Westra, and Keith Busby.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9004650199
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: edited by Keith Busby.