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VENANTIUS FORTUNATUS A Latin Poet in Merovingian Gaul
by George, Judith W
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0198148984
- ISBN 13
- 9780198148982
- Seller
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Oxford Clarendon Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1992. Hardcover. 0198148984 . Rubber stamp to ffep 'Damaged' (however, no damage evident). DJ has Minor edgewear to one corner and along bottom front edge. ; A major Latin poet writing in the latter half of the sixth century, Venantius Fortunatus was a key figure in adapting and developing the literary tradition, influencing not only his contemporaries but also succeeding generations of writers. During his time, Fortunatus wrote for some central political and ecclesiastical figures, his verse playing not only a personal role in events of national and international significance, but also providing a vivid glimpse into the lives and characters of his various patrons. The first major study of the poet, this book illuminates all aspects of Fortunatus's work and the society in which he lived. ; 248 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Ancient World Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3814
- Title
- VENANTIUS FORTUNATUS A Latin Poet in Merovingian Gaul
- Author
- George, Judith W
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0198148984
- ISBN 13
- 9780198148982
- Publisher
- Oxford Clarendon Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- 0198148984, Merovingian, Latin Literature, Poetry & Poets, Late Antiquity, Medieval Studies, French Studies
- Bookseller catalogs
- Medieval Studies; Late Antiquity;
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