Publisher's Synopsis
The Goddess Fortuna in Medieval Literature is a scholarly book written by Howard R. Patch. It explores the concept of the goddess Fortuna in medieval literature, particularly in works from the 12th to the 15th centuries. The book delves into the different interpretations of Fortuna, who was often depicted as a fickle and unpredictable deity in medieval literature. Patch examines how Fortuna was used as a literary device to explore themes of fate, free will, and the role of chance in human affairs. The book also looks at the influence of classical literature and philosophy on the portrayal of Fortuna in medieval literature. The Goddess Fortuna in Medieval Literature is a comprehensive and insightful study of an important literary motif in medieval literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
