Middle High German legends in English translation /

"This book contains five legends from the German Middle Ages, presented in the Middle High German source language, with a modern English translation. These include the narratives of Veronica, Vespasian, Theophilus, Mary Magdalene and the miraculous history of the True Cross. This outstanding an...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Jacobs, Jef, 1946- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden : Leiden University Press, [2021]
Temas:
1050-1500
German literature > Middle High German, 1050-1500 > Translations into English.
Classical texts.
LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General
German literature > Middle High German
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval.
European history: medieval period, middle ages.
Translations
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Table of Contents Preface Note on the translation process I The Medieval Legend 1 Introduction 2 The origins of the Christian legends and their medieval successors 3 Legend: The concept 4 The works of the 'Wild Man' The legends: Veronica
  • Vespasianus 5 The Theophilus legend 6 The Legend of the True Cross 7 The Pagan Royal Couple II The Legends 1 Veronica 2 Vespasian 3 Theophilus 4 The Legend of the True Cross 5 The Pagan Royal Couple References/Bibliography Index

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