ISBN-13: 9781108424028 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 234 str.
Explores how classical ideals of generosity influenced the writing and practice of gift giving in medieval Europe.
1. Introduction; 2. The gift in classical literature; 3. De Beneficiis in medieval contexts; 4. Writing generosity; 5. Sanctifying generosity; 6. Romancing generosity; 7. Performing generosity; Conclusion.
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