

Episode 387: The Study
Dec 9, 2024
Andrew Hui, an Associate Professor at Yale-NUS College and author of "The Study: The Inner Life of Renaissance Libraries," dives into the fascinating realm of the sixteenth-century studiolo. He highlights how these private sanctuaries nurtured intellectual growth amidst societal turmoil. Topics include the influence of solitude on literary figures like Don Quixote and Dr. Faustus, the significance of personal sanctuaries in fostering creativity, and the transformative power of reading. Hui draws connections between past and present, exploring the cultural legacy of book collecting and solitary reflection.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Conversations with the Dead: The Legacy of Francesco Petrarca
01:48 • 2min
Sanctuaries of Thought
03:56 • 24min
Transformation and Madness in Historical Interpretation
27:52 • 2min
The Interplay of Leisure and Intellectual Traditions
30:21 • 4min
The Interplay of Art and Thought in Raphael's Work
34:23 • 14min
The Madness of Don Quixote: Fiction vs. Reality
48:40 • 18min