Explore the evolving relationship between humanity and the natural world with Alfred Biese's "The Development of the Feeling for Nature in the Middle Ages and Modern Times." This insightful work examines how our perception and appreciation of nature have transformed throughout history, from the medieval period to more modern eras. Delve into the roots of environmental consciousness as Biese traces the literary representations of nature across European literature. Discover how writers of the Middle Ages and the Romantic era shaped our understanding of the environment and its significance. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in literary criticism focusing on European literature, environmental history, and the cultural significance of nature. A seminal work in the study of nature in literature, this meticulously prepared edition provides a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of environmental thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.