Eric Jager
The Book of the Heart
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226391175
- author:
- Eric Jager
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 294
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 215mm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Book of the Heart by Eric Jager explores the concept of the self as text, tracing its history and psychology from antiquity to the modern day. A central theme is the "book of the heart", a metaphor that emerged in medieval literature and art, where the heart was often depicted as a book or codex. This idea was used to convey complex emotions and desires, such as divine inscriptions on martyrs' hearts or lovers' hearts inscribed with passion. The author examines how this concept influenced language and culture, producing vivid expressions in saints' legends, lyrics, romances, and art. By reading "The Book of the Heart", readers can gain a fresh perspective on the relationship between objects and ideas, broadening their understanding of how our language and culture have evolved over time.
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