The Tale of the Armament of Igor, A. D. 1185 (Classic Reprint): A Russian Historical Epic - Couverture souple

Magnus, Leonard Arthur

9781334714993: The Tale of the Armament of Igor, A. D. 1185 (Classic Reprint): A Russian Historical Epic

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ISBN 10 : 1334714991 ISBN 13 : 9781334714993

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Epic poetry meets modern scholarship in a richly annotated edition. This edition presents the medieval tale with careful notes, context, and translation choices that illuminate its historical setting and poetic voice.

The work is a dramatic, centuries-old Russian epic about Igor’s campaign and its aftermath. The text is framed by an introduction that explains the manuscript history, editorial decisions, and the cultural world that shaped the poem. Readers can follow the journey from its likely 1185–1186 setting to the modern edition’s translation and notes, which help make the old language accessible today.

- Learn how scholars determine dating, authorship, and manuscript variants
- Explore the poem’s place in medieval Russia and its political tensions
- See how modern editors handle transliteration, glosses, and genealogies
- Read selected passages with guidance that clarifies historical references and geography

Ideal for readers of historical epics, medieval Russia, and literary editing, this edition serves both curious newcomers and specialists seeking a clearer path through an ancient classic.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334714991
ISBN 13: 9781334714993
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Nombre de pages: 201
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The Tale of the Armament of Igor, A. D. 1185: A Russian Historical Epic

Leonard Arthur Magnus

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1334714991 ISBN 13 : 9781334714993

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In this historical epic, the author, an anonymous chronicler, recounts a famous battle against a nomadic tribe, the Polovtsy. Based on events in the year 1185, the narrative follows Prince Igor along with other historical figures and mythical characters of medieval Russia. The account provides illuminating insights into the political and social context of the era, balancing historical accuracy with vivid imagery and poetic license. Through vivid accounts of battles and intimate portraits of the main protagonists, the book explores the enduring themes of bravery, treachery, honor, and the ever-present force of nature expressed through the symbolic use of mythical characters. The author's poetic style, rich in vivid metaphors, personifications, and lyrical digressions, places this historical chronicle within the broader spectrum of medieval literature and makes it a captivating read. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781334714993_0

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