Clockwork Mechanics, Maintenance, and Metaphors in the Late Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, the clock became a potent metaphor not because of its mechanical perfection, but because of its imperfections....
Summary
The clock in the Late Middle Ages served as a powerful metaphor reflecting human experience and societal values, emphasizing its imperfections rather than mechanical precision. These imperfections highlighted the complexities of life and the limitations of human understanding during that era.
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