Tudor school-boy life: the dialogues of Juan Luis Vives by Juan Luis Vives

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Author Vives, Juan Luis, 1492-1540
Translator Watson, Foster, 1860-1929
Uniform Title Linguae latinae exercitatio. English
Title Tudor school-boy life: the dialogues of Juan Luis Vives
Note Translation of Linguae latinae exercitatio.
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Summary "Tudor School-Boy Life: The Dialogues of Juan Luis Vives" by Juan Luis Vives is a collection of educational dialogues written in the early 16th century. This work presents an insightful exploration of the daily lives and experiences of schoolboys in Tudor England, blending elements of pedagogy with authentic childhood interactions. Through dialogues between characters such as Emanuel, Eusebius, and their peers, the text delves into various aspects of school life, family dynamics, and moral education. The opening of the text sets a vibrant tone by depicting a morning routine through engaging conversations among characters getting ready for school. In the first dialogue, "Getting Up in the Morning," the characters Beatrix and the boys, Emanuel and Eusebius, exchange playful banter while addressing morning tasks like dressing, washing, and saying prayers. This lively interaction captures the camaraderie and lightheartedness of childhood while also emphasizing the significance of education and routine. Throughout the subsequent sections, readers are introduced to customs, playful exchanges, and the poignant reflections on the transition from childhood to adulthood—all wrapped within the framework of learning and character building that resonates with timeless themes in education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LA: Education: History of education
Subject Dialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Tudors, 1485-1603 -- Sources
Subject Students -- England -- History -- 16th century -- Sources
Subject Education -- England -- History -- 16th century -- Sources
Subject Latin language -- Readers -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 56286
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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