1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910788481303321

Autore

Balint Bridget K

Titolo

Ordering chaos [[electronic resource] ] : the self and the cosmos in twelfth-century Latin prosimetrum / / by Bridget K. Balint

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2009

ISBN

1-283-06136-8

90-474-4447-7

9786613061362

90-04-17411-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (252 p.)

Collana

Medieval and Renaissance authors and texts, , 0925-7683 ; ; v. 3

Disciplina

809/.02

Soggetti

Prose poems, Latin (Medieval and modern) - History and criticism

Literature, Medieval - History and criticism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-235) and index.

Nota di contenuto

The writing of prosimetrum in the Middle Ages -- The authority of the consolation -- The interlocutors -- Situating the self -- Truth and instability in the prosimetra -- Fabulous philosophizing after 1170 -- Prose and poetry in the prosimetra -- Hildebert of Lavardin, The complaint and quarrel of the body and the soul -- Lawrence of Durham, Consolation on the death of a friend.

Sommario/riassunto

From c. 1100 until c. 1170, Latin prosimetrical texts characterized by dialogue, allegory, and philosophical speculation enjoyed a notable popularity within the cultural ambit of the French cathedral schools. Inspired by Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy , the prosimetrum writers applied his literary techniques to the ethical and anthropological concerns of their own era, producing texts of great artistry in the process. This book investigates the rise of the Boethian impulse in Latin, the innovations of the twelfth-century writers, the difficulties that arose when they attempted to recapture the certainty that characterized the Consolation , and the survival of aspects of this literary mode in later Latin and vernacular literature.



2.

Record Nr.

UNISA996394317803316

Autore

Jordan Thomas <1612?-1685?>

Titolo

The goldsmiths' jubile, or, Londons triumphs [[electronic resource] ] : containing, a description of the several pageants, on which are represented, emblematical figures, artful pieces of architecture, and rural dancing : with the speeches spoken on each pageant : performed Octob. 29, 1674, for the entertainment of the Right Honourable and truly noble pattern of prudence and loyalty, Sir Robert Vyner, Kt. & Bar, Lord Mayor of the city of London : at the proper costs and charges of the worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, the Kings Most Sacred Majesty and His Royal Consort, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Dutchess of York, Prince Rupert, the Duke of Monmouth, several foreign embassadours, chief nobility, and secretaries of state, honouring the city with their presence / / composed by Tho. Jordan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed by W. Godbid for John Playford, 1674

Descrizione fisica

[4], 12 p

Soggetti

Pageants - England - London

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0113