Bartholomaeus, Anglicus, active 13th century creator Morris, William 1834-1896 Steele, Robert 1860-1944 Trevisa, John -1402 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus" by Robert Steele is a collection of writings that dives into the scientific, medicinal, and societal understandings of the Middle Ages, drawn from the works of the English Franciscan Bartholomew, likely written in the mid-13th century. The text serves as an encyclopedic resource, elucidating the properties of various elements and facets of life during this era, while also shedding light on the aspirations and intellectual pursuits of its contemporaries. At the start of this work, a preface by William Morris provides context for the medieval perspective on knowledge and learning, correcting misconceptions about this time as chaotic and ignorant. Following the preface, the translator's prologue sets the tone by explaining the purpose behind Bartholomew’s work, which is to clarify allusions found in religious texts through the exploration of natural objects. The introduction outlines the scope of the original text, hinting at its broad appeal across different classes of society in medieval Europe. This opening portion is rich with reflections on how medieval life intertwined with topics of science, medicine, and social norms, setting the stage for readers to engage with a world that perceived nature through a symbolic lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-09-01 Produced by Delphine Lettau, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Civilization, Medieval Science, Medieval AE Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6493 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6493 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133153.0 6493