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Tudor school-boy life: the dialogues of Juan Luis Vives - Enriched edition - cover

Tudor school-boy life: the dialogues of Juan Luis Vives - Enriched edition

Juan Luis Vives

Translator Foster Watson

Publisher: DigiCat

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Readers interested in the intersections of education, philosophy, and literature will find Vives's dialogues an invaluable contribution to the understanding of Tudor educational practices. His reflections not only offer historical insights but also resonate with modern educational debates, making his work pertinent today. By engaging with Vives's text, readers will gain a nuanced appreciation of the dynamics of school-boy life during the Renaissance, as well as the enduring relevance of his humanist ideals. This book is essential for anyone seeking to explore the foundations of modern education through the lens of a pivotal figure in Renaissance thought.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Available since: 05/29/2022.
Print length: 177 pages.

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