Parisiana Poetria

John of Garland's Parisiana poetria, first published about 1220, expounds medieval poetic theory and summarizes contemporary thought about writing. The long account of rhymed poetry included here is the most complete that has survived. This volume presents the most authoritative edition of the Latin text alongside a fresh English translation.

About the author

Traugott Lawler is Professor Emeritus of English at Yale University.

Summary

John of Garland’s Parisiana poetria, first published about 1220, expounds medieval poetic theory and summarizes contemporary thought about writing. The long account of rhymed poetry included here is the most complete that has survived. This volume presents the most authoritative edition of the Latin text alongside a fresh English translation.

Product details

• Authors: John of Garland, John of John of Garland, Traugott Lawler
• Assisted by: Traugott Lawler (Translation), Lawler Traugott (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780674238152
• ISBN: 978-0-674-23815-2
• No. of pages: 528
• Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; History, HISTORY / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, CE period up to c 1500, Archaeology, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, History and Archaeology, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, C 500 CE To C 1000 CE