The "Relatio metrica de duobus ducibus" : a twelfth-century Cluniac poem on prayer for the dead
The "Relatio metrica de duobus ducibus" : a twelfth-century Cluniac poem on prayer for the dead
Christopher A. Jones and Scott G. Bruce.
- Turnhout Brepols 2016
- xi, 216 p. ; 26 cm.
Subject: The first edition and translation of a fascinating Latin poem on the cult of the dead at twelfth-century Cluny. 0The twelfth-century Latin poem called the 'Relatio metrica de duobus ducibus' has never been edited or translated before. On its surface, the poem retells a popular exemplum about an encounter between two warring dukes and a mysterious army from heaven. While retelling the story in verse, however, the poet has greatly expanded his prose source, elaborating its teachings about the importance of intercessions for the dead and introducing wholly new emphases on knightly piety and the benefits of dying for a holy cause. The present book, which offers the first edition, translation, and analysis of the poem, situates the 827-line poem in its literary and historical contexts. The publication of the 'Relatio metrica' should be of interest to scholars of medieval Latin poetry, Cluniac monasticism, and the spirituality of the Crusades.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Latin and parallel English translation on facing pages; introduction and commentary in English.
9782503568270
Religious poetry.
Religious poetry, Latin.
Poetry, Medieval — History and criticism.
International relations — History.
Theology — History.
History — Sources.
870.9 PJML (10)
Subject: The first edition and translation of a fascinating Latin poem on the cult of the dead at twelfth-century Cluny. 0The twelfth-century Latin poem called the 'Relatio metrica de duobus ducibus' has never been edited or translated before. On its surface, the poem retells a popular exemplum about an encounter between two warring dukes and a mysterious army from heaven. While retelling the story in verse, however, the poet has greatly expanded his prose source, elaborating its teachings about the importance of intercessions for the dead and introducing wholly new emphases on knightly piety and the benefits of dying for a holy cause. The present book, which offers the first edition, translation, and analysis of the poem, situates the 827-line poem in its literary and historical contexts. The publication of the 'Relatio metrica' should be of interest to scholars of medieval Latin poetry, Cluniac monasticism, and the spirituality of the Crusades.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Latin and parallel English translation on facing pages; introduction and commentary in English.
9782503568270
Religious poetry.
Religious poetry, Latin.
Poetry, Medieval — History and criticism.
International relations — History.
Theology — History.
History — Sources.
870.9 PJML (10)