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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A meticulously researched and superbly presented history,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dreaming of Cockaigne: Medieval Fantasies of the Perfect Life (Hardcover)
Written by a professional lecturer of Dutch historical literature, Herman Pleij's Dreaming Of Cockaigne: Medieval Fantasies Of The Perfect Life is a meticulously researched and superbly presented history of the medieval fantasy paradise of Cockaigne, a dream world noticeably more accessible than the more exclusive heavenly afterlife. Ably translated into English by Diane Webb, this compendium of actual stories and artwork provide rich reference for the legend of Cockaigne; black and white illustrations add depth to Dreaming Of Cockaigne's extensive historical account of the myths people held. Numerous appendixes, a bibliography, and an index round out this scholarly, comprehensive, and strongly recommended study.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Job well done here.,
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This review is from: Dreaming of Cockaigne (Paperback)
Herman Pleij created a really thorough study of Cockaigne in an amazing resource for any researchers dealing in utopia, middle ages or folk literature. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. All the best to all of you.
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Dreaming of Cockaigne: Medieval Fantasies of the Perfect Life by Herman Pleij (Hardcover - May 15, 2001)
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