Reading the Middle Ages: An Introduction to Medieval Literature

Steinberg, professor of biblical, medieval, and Renaissance literatures at the State University of New York-Fredonia, provides a cultural context for the study of medieval literature, shedding light on medieval religious thought and cosmology, intellectual history, and beliefs about romance and sexuality. Discussion of individual works includes consideration of work by women and Jewish writers, as well as a chapter on a medieval Japanese masterpiece. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)