Gesta Romanorum
Author | : Wynnard Hooper |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 538 |
Release | : 1891 |
Genre | : Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Wynnard Hooper |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 538 |
Release | : 1891 |
Genre | : Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Christopher Stace |
Publisher | : Manchester Medieval Literature and Culture |
Total Pages | : 544 |
Release | : 2018-03 |
Genre | : Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) |
ISBN | : 9781526127266 |
This volume contains an entirely new and accessible translation into modern English of the medieval Latin Gesta Romanorum. Based on the standard Gesta edition by Hermann Österley, it is the first such translation to appear since 1824, and the first to take appropriate account of modern scholarly priorities. The Gesta Romanorum are tales drawn from a wide variety of sources, such as classical mythology, legend and historical chronicles, and are accompanied in almost every case by allegorical Christian interpretations. They were enormously popular throughout the Middle Ages, and had a huge influence on many other authors, such as Boccaccio, Chaucer, Gower, Hoccleve, Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw and Thomas Mann. The Gesta is therefore a foundational work of western European literature as well as one whose lively, well-crafted and often entertaining narratives hold a continuing appeal for contemporary readers.
Author | : Stanley Appelbaum |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2012-08-02 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0486143139 |
Wide-ranging stories offer a glimpse into witchcraft, magic, Crusaders, astrology, alchemy, pacts with the Devil, chivalry, trial by torture, church councils, mercantile life, other elements of Middle Ages.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 1887 |
Genre | : Christian literature, English |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Keith Sidwell |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 422 |
Release | : 1995-08-24 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9780521447478 |
Reading Medieval Latin is an introduction to medieval Latin in its cultural and historical context and is designed to serve the needs of students who have completed the learning of basic classical Latin morphology and syntax. (Users of Reading Latin will find that it follows on after the end of section 5 of that course.) It is an anthology, organised chronologically and thematically in four parts. Each part is divided into chapters with introductory material, texts, and commentaries which give help with syntax, sentence-structure, and background. There are brief sections on medieval orthography and grammar, together with a vocabulary which includes words (or meanings) not found in standard classical dictionaries. The texts chosen cover areas of interest to students of medieval history, philosophy, theology, and literature.
Author | : Various |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 189 |
Release | : 2023-11-14 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : |
Tales from the Gesta Romanorum is a collection of moral fables and allegorical stories compiled by various authors in the 13th century. The book is a reflection of the medieval literary style of storytelling with a didactic purpose, offering moral lessons through entertaining narratives. Each tale is rich in symbolism and often features mythical creatures and supernatural elements, making it a captivating read for those interested in medieval literature and moral philosophy. The Gesta Romanorum provides a glimpse into the values and beliefs of the medieval world, making it a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and intellectual history of the time. The book's enduring popularity highlights its timeless appeal and relevance in exploring universal themes of human nature and ethics. Fans of classic literature and folklore will find this collection to be a treasure trove of wisdom and entertainment, offering insights into the moral complexities of the medieval era.
Author | : Horace Elisha Scudder |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 1899 |
Genre | : Folklore |
ISBN | : |