The Liturgical Poetry Of Adam Of St. Victor; From The Text Of Gauthier. With Translations In The Original Meters And Short Explanatory Notes (Volume I (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354215919)

A living hymnody from the heart of twelfth-century worship. Ancient metre, living devotional voice. Prepared by S. Wrangham (Digby), this volume draws on the Gauthier text edition and presents the Latin originals alongside English renderings that preserve the original metres; short explanatory notes illuminate the ritual contexts and poetic technique without burdening the reader. This liturgical verse anthology showcases medieval latin poetry in performance-minded form: metre, diction and theological argument align to create pieces meant for devotion and ecclesiastical use. The careful religious hymn translations aim for fidelity to sense and sound, so the music of the lines survives on the page. Rooted in twelfth-century france, Adam of St Victor is widely regarded among the hymnographers whose output helped shape medieval church music and the liturgical repertoire across medieval christian europe. His lyric witness addresses christian liturgical themes-from nativity and passion to Eucharistic devotion-with rhetorical complexity and scriptural allusion; the terse notes here open avenues for sacred poetry interpretation while keeping the poems audible. Of value to scholars of medieval literature, the Gauthier text edition provides a dependable text for citation, and the metre-conscious translations make the volume a practical clergy study resource for those exploring historical usage and singing practice. At the same time, casual readers attracted to historical spirituality, chant, or the craft of verse will find a readable, resonant collection. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. More than a straightforward reprint, it is a handsome reference for classic-literature collectors and an accessible bridge from scholarly Adam of St Victor works into contemporary curiosity. Handsomely edited and scholarly in tone yet thoroughly accessible, it balances academic rigour with readable lyricism and suits those drawn to musical history, devotional reading or to completing a library of medieval christian europe sources.

Author: Digby S. Wrangham
ISBN-10: 9354215912
ISBN-13: 9789354215919
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 11/19/2020
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d