Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus (ePub)

In 'Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus,' readers are transported into the rich tapestry of 13th-century knowledge and beliefs. Anglicus, an English scholar known for his encyclopedic work, 'De proprietatibus rerum,' provides a vibrant glimpse into the medieval worldview through a collection of fascinating descriptions of natural phenomena, human physiology, and the cosmos. With a literary style that is at once didactic and engaging, this book stands as a testament to the insatiable curiosity of the period. It offers a unique perspective on how medieval society interpreted the world around them and is situated within the broader canon of historical and scientific literature from the Middle Ages, reflecting both the advancements and limitations of its time.

Bartholomaeus Anglicus is a figure enveloped in the intellectual fervor of the 13th century, a time marked by scholasticism and a quest for understanding. As an active scholar likely associated with the Franciscan order, his works echo the didactic and pedagogical mission of his religious community. The production of his most well-known work, 'De proprietatibus rerum,' from which this collection derives, reveals his dedication to collating a vast compendium of knowledge that would serve as a reference for his contemporaries. This backdrop of scholarly pursuit and religious instruction profoundly shaped the content and intent of his writings.

For the modern reader, 'Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus' serves as more than just a historical curiosity. It provides a scholarly provocation to reflect upon our own understanding of the world and the continuity of the human quest for knowledge. This edition, meticulously reproduced by DigiCat Publishing, will be a treasured addition to the libraries of students and enthusiasts of medieval studies, history of science, or anyone fascinated by the way our ancestors made sense of the universe. It is an invitation to explore the intellectual heritage of the Middle Ages and appreciate the lineage of information that informs contemporary thought.