Early Christian Latin Poets

Christian Latin poetry from the fourth to sixth centuries was hugely influential on English and French medieval literature. In this, the first substantial overview of this poetry, Carolinne White sets the works in their literary and historical context, including translations of over thirty poems and excerpts, many never translated into English before.

List of contents

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

About the author

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).

Summary

This overview of Christian Latin poetry from the fourth to sixth centuries sets the works in their literary and historical context. It includes translations of over thirty poems and excerpts, many never translated into English before.

Report

'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

Product details

• Authors: Carolinne White, White Carolinne
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.09.2000
• EAN: 9780415187831
• ISBN: 978-0-415-18783-1
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 11 mm x 216 mm
• Weight: 267 g
• Series: The Early Church Fathers
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; HISTORY / Ancient / General, RELIGION / History, Religion: general, Christianity, History of Religion, Medieval History, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, History and Archaeology, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: poetry and poets