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Ancient Weeds 2024

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Ancient Weeds: Contours of Popular and Trash Literature in Ancient and Medieval Times is a 2016 non-fiction book edited by Sylva Fischerová and Jiří Starý, originally published in Czech. The English version was released in 2024. The book examines the roots and evolution of popular literature and culture. It argues for the significance and worth of lowbrow writing during ancient and medieval times. This work aims to reshape traditional literary guides by highlighting these overlooked genres.

Details

Publisher

Distributed by University of Chicago Press (US), Karolinum Press (Czech Republic)

ISBN

9788024654720

Format

Print (paperback), ebook

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