Historia Septem Sapientum I (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781247574202)

Historia Septem Sapientum I, edited by Alfons Hilka, is a collection of Latin stories belonging to the widespread cycle of the Seven Sages. This edition, first published in 1912, presents the Latin text along with scholarly apparatus. The tales, popular throughout the Middle Ages, revolve around themes of wisdom, deceit, and morality. These didactic narratives offered entertainment while imparting important lessons and reflecting the social and ethical values of the time. This edition provides valuable insight into medieval literary tastes and the transmission of folklore across cultures.

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