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In addition to the main traditions in Medieval Latin and Byzantine Greek, this comprehensive introduction to the literary theory and criticism produced during the Middle Ages covers all major European vernaculars, ranging from Irish to Old Norse, from Occitan to Middle High German and Italian. Special attention is given to the contribution of Dante Alighieri and his commentators, along with the debates on the relative merits of Latin and the Italian vernacular, and the literary attitudes of the early humanists. Review "...monumental book, written and masterfullyedited by eminent specialists, marks an important innovation in the panorama of medieval studies in the English language." Francesco Stella, Bryn Mawr Medieval Review Book Description This unique volume offers for the first time a comprehensive introduction to the literary theory and criticism produced during the Middle Ages. The essays cover all the main traditions in Medieval Latin, Byzantine Greek, and the major European vernaculars, ranging from Irish to Old Norse, from Occitan to Middle High German and Italian, with special attention being paid to the contribution of Dante Alighieri and his commentators, along with th

Author

ALASTAIR MINNIS AND IAN JOHNSON

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780521300094

Subjects

Literary Fiction, History, Humanities