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

By Juan Luis Vives
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A collection of pedagogical dialogues reconstructs daily routines, conversations, and school practices in a Renaissance grammar school. Short scenes—rising, greetings, journeys, lessons, writing, meals, play, travel, and evening study—offer practical guidance on discipline, curriculum, and moral conduct while modeling Latin usage for learners. Interspersed commentary treats games, nature study, vernacular use, and the relation of religion and education, advocating continuous learning and social association across ages. Witty characterization and a dialogue-driven structure make the material both instructive and theatrically vivid.

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Juan Luis Vives

Juan Luis Vives was a Spanish humanist and philosopher of the Renaissance, known for his contributions to educational theory and psychology. Born in the late 15th century, Vives was a contemporary of Erasmus and played a significant role in the development of humanist thought in Europe. His notable work, "Tudor School-Boy Life: The Dialogues of Juan Luis Vives," reflects his insights into education and the experiences of youth in Tudor England. Vives emphasized the importance of moral education and the development of character, making him a pivotal figure in the history of educational philosophy.

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