Godman, Peter, ed., trans., Poetry of the Carolingian Renaissance (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press)
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Number of pages of primary source text: 264
Author(s):
- Angilbert
- Rabanus Maurus
- Paul the Deacon
- Alcuin of York
- Einhard
- Theodulf of Orléans
- Walafrid Strabo
- Dhuoda
- Eriugena, John Scottus
- Florus of Lyons
- Notker the Stammerer
- Radbertus Pascasius
- Sedulius Scottus
- Moduin
- Adbo of St.-Germain-des-Près
- Ermoldus Nigellus
- Gottschalk of Orbais
- Heiric of Auxerre
- Milo of Saint-Armand
- Paulinus II of Aquileia
- Peter of Pisa
- Radbod
Dates: 700 - 900
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Original Language(s):
- Latin
Translation:
- Translated into English.
- Original language included.
Translation Comments: A facing page literal translation is included. The translation is very literal.
Geopolitical Region(s):
- Europe
County/Region:
Record Types:
- Literature - Verse
Subject Headings:
- Carolingians
- Literature - Other
Apparatus:
- Index
- Appendix
- Bibliography
- Introduction
Comments:
This volume contains a selection of Latin poems composed during the reigns of Charlemagne and his successors. The book is divided into two sections: the first containing the work of the literary circle assembled by Charlemagne himself and the second containing poems from the time of Charlemagne’s successors. The editor presents work of various styles and subject matter.
Introduction Summary:
The introduction (80pp) gives a sweeping account of the literary and historical issues surrounding the work presented.
Cataloger: JPR
