"In the Vineyard of the Text" is a reflective exploration of the evolution of reading practices, focusing particularly on the transition from oral to textual culture in the 12th century. The book examines how this shift influenced the perception and intellectual engagement of society with texts through the lens of Hugh of St. Victor, a medieval scholar. It delves into the transformation from listening to reading as a personal, silent activity, highlighting the profound changes this brought to learning and the organization of knowledge. The author argues that this evolution led to a more introspective and individualistic relationship with information, fundamentally altering the landscape of education and intellectual life.

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