New Year, Old Books.
Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 1. P. 106 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Parker, Eleanor 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the tradition of giving New Year gifts, particularly books, as a token of luck and friendship. It highlights Thomas More's literary New Year gift to Joyeuce Leigh in 1510 and the significance of such gestures. The article also reviews a 1935 biography of Thomas More by Raymond Wilson Chambers, reflecting on the historical context and the author's sympathetic portrayal of More. Chambers' book is described as a lively and imaginative read, offering insights into More's era and the interwar world. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2025/01, Vol. 75, Issue 1, p106
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Literature and Writing
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:181667551
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