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The Gerontologist, Vol 29, Issue 5 692-698, Copyright © 1989 by The Gerontological Society of America

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Old age portrayed by the ages-of-life models from the Middle Ages to the 16th century

HC Covey

The ages of life portrayed in literature and the arts from the late Middle Ages up to the 16th 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.




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