Translating at the Court : Bartholomew of Messina and Cultural Life at the Court of Manfred, King of Sicily /

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"An important chapter in the rediscovery of Aristotle in the Middle Ages is the oeuvre of Bartholomew of Messina (Bartholomaeus de Messana), a translator at the court of Manfred, King of Sicily (1258-1266). However, the impact of both Bartholomew and Manfred on the cultural and intellectual lif...

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Other Authors: Leemans, Pieter de (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leuven : Leuven University Press, [2014]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Manfred, > King of Naples and Sicily, > approximately 1232-1266.
Bartolomeo da Messina, > active 13th century.
Aristotle.
Bartolomeo da Messina, > active 13th century > Congresses.
Manfred, > King of Naples and Sicily, > approximately 1232-1266 > Congresses.
Aristotle > Translations into Latin > History and criticism > Congresses.
Aristotle > Influence > Congresses.
Translators.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Translators > Italy > Biography > Congresses.
Naples (Kingdom)
Italy > Sicily.
Italy.
Naples (Royaume) > Histoire > 1016-1268 > Congres.
Sicile (Italie) > Histoire > 1194-1282 > Congres.
Naples (Kingdom) > History > 1016-1268 > Congresses.
Sicily (Italy) > History > 1194-1282 > Congresses.
History.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Conference papers and proceedings.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"An important chapter in the rediscovery of Aristotle in the Middle Ages is the oeuvre of Bartholomew of Messina (Bartholomaeus de Messana), a translator at the court of Manfred, King of Sicily (1258-1266). However, the impact of both Bartholomew and Manfred on the cultural and intellectual life of their time remains understudied, especially in comparison to the attention received by the translator's contemporary, William of Moerbeke, and by the King's father, Frederick II of Hohenstaufen. This volume contributes to the exploration of this field of research in a twofold way. It discusses the nature and importance of Bartholomew's" -- page [4] of cover.
Item Description:International conference proceedings.
Physical Description:1 online resource (426 pages).
ISBN:9789461661654

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