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The Cheese and the Worms is an incisive study of popular culture in the 16th century as seen through the eyes of one man, the miller known as Menocchio, who was accused of heresy during the Inquisition and sentenced to death. Carlo Ginzburg uses the trial records to illustrate the religious and social conflicts of the society in which Menocchio lived. Â
For a common miller, Menocchio was surprisingly literate. In his trial testimony, he made references to more than a dozen books, including the Bible, Boccaccio's Decameron, Mandeville's Travels, and a "mysterious" book that may have been the Koran. And what he read he recast in terms familiar to him, as in his own version of the creation "All was chaos, that is earth, air, water, and fire were mixed together; and of that bulk a mass formed - just as cheese is made out of milk - and worms appeared in it, and these were the angels."Â Â
In a thoughtful new preface, Ginzburg offers his own corollary to Menocchio's story as he considers the discrepancy between the intentions of the writer and what gets written. The Italian miller's story and Ginzburg's work continue to resonate with modern listeners because they focus on how oral and written culture are inextricably linked.
Read The Cheese and the Worms The Cosmos of a SixteenthCentury Miller Audible Audio Edition Carlo Ginzburg Anne C Tedeschi translator John Tedeschi translator PJ Ochlan Tantor Audio Books
"This book deals with a subject deeper than religion. It deals with conscience, the need of a man to tell his truth to the world, something much needed nowadays. He knew he was going to get a death sentence, but he did not betrayed himself. All the power to Menocchio!"
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The Cheese and the Worms The Cosmos of a SixteenthCentury Miller Audible Audio Edition Carlo Ginzburg Anne C Tedeschi translator John Tedeschi translator PJ Ochlan Tantor Audio Books Reviews :
The Cheese and the Worms The Cosmos of a SixteenthCentury Miller Audible Audio Edition Carlo Ginzburg Anne C Tedeschi translator John Tedeschi translator PJ Ochlan Tantor Audio Books Reviews
- This was an interesting read from an historical perspective, but also as a character study and just a plain-old-fun read. I had no idea that anyone stood up to the inquisition and managed to survive (at least for a while). The precision with which the church set out to find heretics and witches, and their concern for following strict procedures is almost funny when you consider that they were trying to suppress free thought. This is portrayed as a true account of historical events and that makes it all the more intriguing. A must read for people interested in the subject matter but an entertaining read for anyone who just likes great story telling. It kind of reminds me of Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose. It's not a mystery but the tone is similar.
- I had to read this for a history class I was taking. I loved the title... which is explained in the book. I have always been interested in the Reformation... I always wondered was it just about religion or was it a social movement. For me the story
Was more social status, who had power and who didn't. Poor Menocchio was a victim of being to smart for his own good. - This was the first ground breaking micro history ever written and still stands the test of time. my european history prof used it at TTU lubbock last semester. I kept it because i loved it so much. this fall (2016) another european history professor will use it again and i can't wait to see what more there is to learn from it. O)
- An extraordinary story that defies all stereotypes anyone has about everyday medieval life and thought. One of those little cabinets of wonder.
- It is a rigorous piece of research interpreted creatively in the late 60's but totally vital today. The writing is vibrant.
- While I would not describe it as a page turner, I found the book to be enlightening on the effects of wealthy class culture has on the popular culture of the middle and lower classes. Over all this particular edition is good quality and a great book for academic use.
- Ginzburg writes an excellent microhistory, however it drags a bit when Ginzburg addresses the trials and works that took place. More focus on the ideology of the character than the character himself.
- This book deals with a subject deeper than religion. It deals with conscience, the need of a man to tell his truth to the world, something much needed nowadays. He knew he was going to get a death sentence, but he did not betrayed himself. All the power to Menocchio!
