Friendship in the Merovingian kingdoms : Venantius Fortunatus and his contemporaries /

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This book explores how one early medieval poet survived and thrived amidst the political turbulence of sixth century Gaul - with a little help from his friends. Born in northern Italy, Venantius Fortunatus made his career writing for and about members of the Merovingian elite. Although he is no long...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Williard, Hope (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leeds : Arc Humanities Press, [2022]
Colección:CARMEN monographs and studies.
Temas:
Fortunatus, Venantius Honorius Clementianus, > approximately 540-approximately 600
To 1500
Poets, French > To 1500.
Friendship > France > History > To 1500.
Poètes français > Jusqu'à 1500.
HISTORY / Medieval
Poets, French
Manners and customs
Friendship
France > Social life and customs > To 1328.
France > Mœurs et coutumes > Jusqu'à 1328.
France
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • CONTENTS
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. The Friendly Patron and His Client
  • Chapter 2. Episcopal and Lay Building Projects
  • Chapter 3. Friendships with Merovingian Women
  • Chapter 4. Writing for Royalty
  • Chapter 5. Literary Friendships and Elite Identity
  • Conclusion
  • Select Bibliography
  • Index of Poems Cited
  • General Index

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