Carolinne White

Early Christian Latin Poets

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Produktbeschreibung

This is the first substantial overview of the Golden Age of Christian Latin poetry, from the fourth to sixth centuries. The poets studied range from familiar names such as Ambrose, Augustine and Prudentius, to lesser-known figures such as Arator, Dracontius and Avitus. Their work was hugely influential on English and French medieval literature, but has often been disregarded by critics as a pale imitation of the great names of the Classical past. Carolinne White's illuminating study sets the works in their literary and historical context, and shows how these poets were motivated by a desire to convey the truth of the Christian message. Questions of form and content, continuity with Classical culture, theological issues and contemporary heresies are all explored, prior to clear, sensitive translations of over thirty poems and excerpts, many of which have never before been translated into English. This accessible volume fully conveys the true importance of the early Christian Latin poets, and makes their work accessible to a wider audience than ever before.

Produktdetails

• The Early Church Fathers
• Verlag: Routledge / Taylor & Francis
• 2000.
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 267g
• ISBN-13: 9780415187831
• ISBN-10: 0415187834
• Artikelnr.: 22024721

Autorenporträt

Carolinne White is a tutor in medieval Latin, and a lexicographer on the Medieval Latin Dictionary at the University of Oxford. Her previous publications include Early Christian Lives (1998).

Inhaltsangabe

List of abbreviations, Preface, Part 1 Introduction, Part 2 Translations, Glossary of metrical terms, Notes, Select bibliography, Index of names and subjects, Index of Biblical references, Index of literary works

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List of abbreviations
Preface
Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Translations
Glossary of metrical terms
Notes
Select bibliography
Index of names and subjects
Index of Biblical references
Index of literary works

Rezensionen

'This volume removes any excuse for remaining ignorant, for in its selection of poets, its succinct introductions, translucent translation, and helpful notes, it provides an invaluable guided tour in the hands of one of the leading experts in the field.' - David Taylor, Reviews in Religion and Theology

'This volume removes any excuse for remaining ignorant, for in its selection of poets, its succinct introductions, translucent translation, and helpful notes, it provides an invaluable guided tour in the hands of one of the leading experts in the field.' - David Taylor, Reviews in Religion and Theology