Old Age Portrayed by the Ages-of-Life Models from the Middle Ages to the Sixteenth Century.

Covey, Herbert C.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Old Age Portrayed by the Ages-of-Life Models from the Middle Ages to the Sixteenth Century.

Covey, Herbert C.

Gerontologist, v29 n5 p692-98 Oct 1989

The ages of life portrayed in literature and the arts from the late Middle Ages up to the sixteenth century provide valuable information on how aging and old age were perceived in earlier times. Themes related to old age include ambivalence, decay, and age-appropriate behavior. (Author)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Characterization, Fine Arts, History, Literature, Older Adults

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Language: English

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