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Entertainment, Pleasure, and Meaning in Early England
by Entertainment, Pleasure, and Meaning in Early England
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The people of early England (c. 450-1100 CE) enjoyed numerous kinds of entertainment, recreation and pleasure, but the scattered records of such things have made the larger picture challenging to assemble. This volume illuminates the merrier aspects of early English life, extending our understanding of the full range of early medieval English culture. It shows why entertainment and festivity were not merely trivial aspects of culture, but had important functions, in ritual, in community-building, in assuming power, and in resistance to power. Among the activities explored are child's play; drinking and feasting; music, dance, and performance; the pleasures of literature, festivals and celebrations; hunting and sport; and games.
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- Cambridge University Pres Brand
- Jan 2, 2025 Pub Date:
- 1009517112 ISBN-10:
- 9781009517119 ISBN-13:
- English Language
- 9 in * 0.25 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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