Publisher's Synopsis
""The Tradition of the Goddess Fortuna in Medieval Philosophy and Literature"" is a book written by Howard Rollin Patch in 1922. The book explores the concept of the goddess Fortuna, who was believed to be the Roman goddess of luck, and how this concept was interpreted and portrayed in medieval philosophy and literature. Patch examines various literary works, including those by Chaucer and Dante, to illustrate how Fortuna was used as a symbol to represent the unpredictability of fate and the power of chance. He also delves into the philosophical implications of the concept of Fortuna, exploring how it was viewed in relation to free will and divine providence. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of Fortuna in medieval thought and culture, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of history, literature, and philosophy.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.
