Medieval Nonsense: Signifying Nothing in Fourteenth-Century England (Fordham Series in Medieval Studies)

Medieval Nonsense - Unlocking the Secrets of Language and Meaning in the Middle Ages Discover the groundbreaking book that challenges traditional assumptions about medieval language and meaning! Medieval Nonsense delves into the little-known history of how medieval writers recognized and harnessed the power of non-significative utterances, transforming them into new ideas, forms, and practices. Uncover the hidden gems of medieval linguistic thought with this innovative study that retrieves a premodern hermeneutics of obscurity to provide a fresh perspective on the category of the literary.

From Priscian to Chaucer, Medieval Nonsense offers close readings of works by some of the most influential thinkers of the Middle Ages, revealing how they manipulated language to create works of incredible beauty and depth. Don't miss out on this fascinating journey into the mysteries of medieval language and meaning! Medieval Nonsense is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, philosophy, or simply unlocking the secrets of the past.