The Old English martyrology: edition, translation and commentary

The 'Old English Martyrology' is one of the longest and most important prose texts written in Anglo-Saxon England; it also represents one of the most impressive examples of encyclopaedic writing from the European Middle Ages. Probably intended as a reference work, it was used and transmitt...

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Altri autori: Rauer, Christine (Redattore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Pubblicazione: Suffolk Boydell & Brewer 2013.
In:Anno: 2013
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Inglese antico / Martirologio / Storia 700-900
Altre parole chiave:B Martyrologium (Anglo-Saxon) ; Translations into English
B Martyrologium (Anglo-Saxon) Translations into English
B Sorgente
B Christian martyrs ; Early works to 1800
B Martyrologium (Anglo-Saxon) Translations into English
B Christian martyrs Early works to 1800
B Christian martyrs Early works to 1800
Accesso online: Indice
Quarta di copertina
Volltext (Verlag)
Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Edizione parallela:Non elettronico
Print version: 9781843843474
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Riepilogo:The 'Old English Martyrology' is one of the longest and most important prose texts written in Anglo-Saxon England; it also represents one of the most impressive examples of encyclopaedic writing from the European Middle Ages. Probably intended as a reference work, it was used and transmitted for over 200 years, providing its readers with information on native and foreign saints, time measurement, the seasons of the year, biblical events, and cosmology. Its lively and engaging vignettes illustrate the importance of miracle stories for the early medieval cult of saints. This new edition presents a revised text, with a facing-page, newly-prepared English translation; they are accompanied by a commentary based on a fresh comparison with some 250 Latin and Old English texts, the first published glossary for this text, and extensive bibliographical information and indices. Dr Christine Rauer is a Senior Lecturer in the School of English and the Institute of Mediaeval Studies at the University of St Andrews, Scotland.
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ISBN:1782041575