Venantius Fortunatus A Latin Poet in Merovingian Gaul |
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| Author:
| George, Judith W. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-814898-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1992 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $182.68AUD $231.00 |
Book Description:
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In this first major modern study of the poet, Judith George illuminates all aspects of Fortunatus' work and the society in which he lived. She also provides the full text and a new translation of a selection of his poetry. Venantius Fortunatus, writing in the latter half of the sixth century, was not only a major Latin poet, but also an important historical figure. Educated in Ravenna, he travelled to Gaul and wrote substantially in a range of genres forMerovingian patrons, who were...
More DescriptionIn this first major modern study of the poet, Judith George illuminates all aspects of Fortunatus' work and the society in which he lived. She also provides the full text and a new translation of a selection of his poetry. Venantius Fortunatus, writing in the latter half of the sixth century, was not only a major Latin poet, but also an important historical figure. Educated in Ravenna, he travelled to Gaul and wrote substantially in a range of genres forMerovingian patrons, who were among the central political and ecclesiastical figures of his generation. In a period of cultural transition, he adapted and developed literary traditions, and influencednot only his contemporaries, but also succeeding generations.