Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This medieval text presents the diverse works of the 10th-century writer Hrotsvitha, one of the Western world's earliest dramatists and Europe's first female playwright. The volume contains the author's eight legendary poems on Christian martyrs and virgins, her six plays, a Carmen de Gestis Oddonis, and a Carmen de primordiis coenobii Gandersheimensis. Through these works, the book presents a rare glimpse into the literary output of a woman living in a religious community. Hrotsvithaâs writing reveals an impressive command of theatrical form and poetic language, employing elements of Roman comedy to convey powerful messages about faith, chastity, and female empowerment. The book offers a rich insight into the life and works of this pioneering figure and her substantial contribution to medieval literature. Along with its detailed annotations and an introduction that explores Hrotsvithaâs life, motivations, and literary style, this book is an invaluable resource for scholars of medieval history and literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259756804_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259756804
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780259756804
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)