Quote by C.S. Lewis
Only an obstinate prejudice about this period (which I will presently try to account for) could blind us to a certain change which comes over the merely literary texts as we pass from the Middle Ages to the sixteenth century.
Summary
This quote suggests that there is a noticeable shift in literary texts as we transition from the Middle Ages to the sixteenth century. The quote acknowledges that a stubborn bias may prevent us from recognizing this change. It hints that the change is significant enough to distinguish the literary texts of these two periods from each other. This quote sets the stage for the forthcoming explanation of the reasons behind this transformation.
Topics
Literary Criticism
By C.S. Lewis