Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the literary origins of the anonymous Old Saxon poem known as the Heliand, examining the complex relationship between the epic and the anonymous Praefatio, an enigmatic preface accompanying early manuscripts of the text. The author traces the development of scholarly interpretations of the Praefatio and its account of the Heliand's composition, providing a comprehensive overview of the various theories that have been proposed. Through a close analysis of the text, the book argues that the Praefatio is not a reliable source of information about the Heliand's origins, offering instead a unique glimpse into the reception and transmission of the poem in the centuries following its creation. By placing the Heliand within the context of early medieval literary practices, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between oral and written traditions, the role of patronage in shaping literary production, and the ways in which the reception of a work can influence its interpretation and transmission. 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 9780484947473_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-9780484947473
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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-9780484947473
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)