02342cam a22003133u 4500 61001 UtSlPG 20260610134415.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 N Kellogg, Minnie D. Flowers from Mediæval History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-12-22 Produced by Paul Marshall, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Flowers from Mediæval History" by Minnie D. Kellogg is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores significant themes, events, and figures from the medieval period, focusing especially on the art and architecture that flourished during this time, particularly the Gothic cathedrals. Through evocative storytelling, it seeks to illuminate the beauty and complexity of the medieval experience, connecting past generations with contemporary readers. The opening of this work presents a reflective introduction that sets the tone for Kellogg's exploration of medieval history. It speaks to the author’s motivation in writing the book as a means of engagement with a world in transition, where she attempts to communicate the aesthetic and spiritual richness of the medieval era. Kellogg outlines the crucial role of Gothic architecture as a legacy of the 13th century, likening cathedrals to flowers that embody the artistic and social spirit of the time. Furthermore, she discusses the contrasting darker elements of the period, emphasizing the duality of medieval life characterized by both cruelty and beauty, and ultimately invites readers to perceive the enduring relevance of these historical "flowers." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Architecture, Gothic Art, Medieval https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61001 101827 101827