medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
It isn't really. But such sweeping generalizations serve sweeping general
purposes. I taught high school for many years where sweeping generalizations
are often received better than scholastically correct ones. And I have
difficulty sometimes putting myself in the current context.
"Shakespeare was the greatest writer of all time!"
"Most contemporary scholars tend to consider Shakespeare as one of, if not the,
greatest writer in the English language of all time, if in fact William
Shakespeare of Stratford is the writer of the plays attributed to him."
Imagine being 17. Which puts you to sleep?
--Sorry for the hasty conclusions and sweeping generalizations, but they
probably will not stop. Just take them for the limited value they have. I find
it somehow "American" to talk in this manner. Maybe that is not a good thing.
--V. Kerry Inman
Quoting John Dillon <[log in to unmask]>:
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>
> Dear Kerry,
>
> How is the reworking of a literary motif in a fresh context plagiarism?
>
> For another take on King Alfred's cakes, see:
> http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/dec2004.html
>
> Best,
> John Dillon
>
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