The legend of St. Brendan: a comparative study of the Latin and Anglo-Norman versions
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1. Verfasser: Mackley, J. S., (Jude S.) (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Leiden Brill 2008
Schriftenreihe:Northern world v. 39
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-326) and index
Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter One St Brendan: the man and the manuscripts; Chapter Two Accepting the fantastic: from the familiar to the fantastic-uncanny; Chapter Three The marvels of the ocean: from the fantasticuncanny to the marvellous; Chapter Four The mirrors of salvation; Conclusion; Appendix One The genealogy of the manuscripts of the Navigatio and the Anglo-Norman Voyage; Appendix Two Translation of the Anglo-Norman Voyage of St Brendan; Bibliography; Index
Presenting a comparative study of the Latin and Anglo-Norman Versions of the Voyage of Brendan, this work offers an insight into the way that fantastic imagery was used to discuss sensitive theological issues in one of the most popular medieval narratives. It also addresses issues raised with respect to theological parallels
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