Can anyone recommend works that shine light on the medieval person’s self conception? Historical ethnography, sociology, anthropology—anything would be appreciated, but I’m specifically looking for something that’ll help me contrast the medieval inner life with that of the enlightenment/post-enlightenment person. Basically my work-life is comparable to a peasant’s, and I want to see if my mind might resemble a peasant’s as well.

Do NOT read Flaubert's letters from his trip to the Orient. The man was disgusting very sad the writer of one of my favorite books indulged in pederasty simply because it was something exotic to try. Also how did they get so into fucking little boys in the Middle East?

divertente come io continui a leggere libri che trovo in giro a caso solo perché sono dannatamente curiosa e devo sapere di cosa parlano – nonostante non siano del genere che piace a me – per poi lamentarmi perché non mi piacciono