Manmade Marvels in Medieval Culture and Literature

1. Introduction: Clever Devices
Scott Lightsey

2. By Angel’s Hand: “Piers Plowman” and London’s Crowning Gesture
Scott Lightsey

3. Chaucer and the Culture of Commodified Mirabilia
Scott Lightsey

4. Chaucer’s Body: The Subject of Technology
Scott Lightsey

5. Monstrous Body Politic (S): Alexander in the Confessio Amantis
Scott Lightsey

6. Craft and Idolatry: “Sotylle” Devices in Mandeville’s Travels
Scott Lightsey

7. Conclusion: Marvelous Craft
Scott Lightsey

Keywords: Literature, Medieval Literature, History of Britain and Ireland, History of Medieval Europe, Classical and Antique Literature, World History, Global and Transnational History