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    576. MEDIEVAL BESTSELLERS YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF: MANDEVILLE'S TRAVELS

    576. MEDIEVAL BESTSELLERS YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF: MANDEVILLE'S TRAVELS

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    From its publication in the mid-14th century until the early 17th century, Mandeville’s Travels was one of the most popular and widely circulated medieval texts in Europe. In that time, it was translated into 11 languages and it seems very likely that Christopher Columbus had a copy of the text with him on his 1492 journey. But, since the 17th century, this text has been largely unread and unstudied. Sir John Mandeville’s book describes his journey from St. Albans, England to the Holy Land and to the Far East beyond it, where he finds vast riches, marvels, and monsters. This course will cover the history of travel in the Middle Ages, Medieval genre, and the cause and significance of Mandeville’s Travels’ fall from popularity. Selections of the text will be provided beforehand.

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    Medieval Bestsellers You've Never Heard of: Mandeville's Travels
    Professor Hillary Cheramie
    1 session: Friday, July 10
    1:00 – 3:00 pm
    Fee: $35

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    About the lecturer(s)

    Hillary Cheramie

    Hillary Cheramie holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of California, Davis, and a BA in English Literature from Hunter College. She has designed and taught numerous advanced-level English courses and is an experienced educator who values the humanities. Her special interest includes medieval literature, which she merges with her love for art and philosophy to create the fascinating courses she shares with her students. Dr. Cheramie is also an English instructor at Guttman Community College in the CUNY system, and she serves as Assistant Director for The Frick Estate Lectures.

    Lecture Details

    Program
    Summer 2026
    Sessions
    1 lecture(s)
    Day & Time
    Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
    Date(s)
    Jul 10, 2026