Lai de l'Oiselet: An Old French Poem of the Thirteenth Century, Transactions, American Philosophical Society (Vol. 80, Part 5) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780871698056)

Provides a complete & accurate text of a poem, "Lai de l'Oiselet", that has long been available only in outdated or partial editions. Brings up-to-date & gathers in one place as much info. as possible about the origins of the story & its many analogues. Contents: (I) Synopsis of the Story; (II) Manuscripts; (III) Editions of the Story; (IV) Sources & Analogues of the Story: The "Barlaam & Josaphat"; The "Disciplina clericalis"; The "Chastoiement,"Trois Savoirs," & "Donnei des Amants"; Thematic Sources: The "locus amoenus"; Generic & Stylistic Observations; (V) The Present Edition: The Choice of the Base Manuscript; Conclusions: Editorial Principles; Bibliography; Text of the Story; Rejected Readings of Ms "B"; Diplomatic Texts; & Glossary. Illus.

Author: Lenora D. Wolfgang
ISBN-10: 0871698056
ISBN-13: 9780871698056
Publisher: American Philosophical Society Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1990
Pages: 129
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d