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Zrinka Stahuljak, "Fixers: Agency, Translation, and the Early Global History of Literature" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Intellectual History

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Medieval Trust and Gift Exchange

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics of gift exchanges in the medieval era, emphasizing the role of distrust in communication. It advocates for shifting our understanding of medieval texts from a focus on accuracy to a consideration of loyalty and relationships, challenging traditional classifications of truth in historical narratives.

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