Author: Miguel Carvalho Abrantes
Publisher: Miguel Carvalho Abrantes
ISBN: 882955569X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Have you ever heard of the Coena Cypriani? This enigmatic text has fascinated readers for centuries, from its origins in the Early Middle Ages to its recent resurgence in popular culture through Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose. At its core, the Coena Cypriani is a biblical satire attributed to Saint Cyprian of Carthage, in which well-known characters from the Old and New Testament are invited to a feast celebrating the nuptials of a king in Canaan of Galilee. But it is more than just a simple retelling of biblical stories - it is a clever and humorous commentary on the themes of its time. This newly translated edition of the Coena Cypriani offers readers the chance to explore this classic text in all its glory. Presented side-by-side with the original Latin text, this book provides a window into a fascinating and controversial period of history. Discover a text that will make you laugh and test your knowledge of the Bible. Delve into the world of medieval literature as you explore this timeless classic. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or simply looking for an engaging and thought-provoking read, the Coena Cypriani is sure to captivate and delight. So why not join the many readers throughout history who have been enchanted by this remarkable work?
Feast of Cyprian: The "Coena Cypriani" translated to English
Author: Miguel Carvalho Abrantes
Publisher: Miguel Carvalho Abrantes
ISBN: 882955569X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Have you ever heard of the Coena Cypriani? This enigmatic text has fascinated readers for centuries, from its origins in the Early Middle Ages to its recent resurgence in popular culture through Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose. At its core, the Coena Cypriani is a biblical satire attributed to Saint Cyprian of Carthage, in which well-known characters from the Old and New Testament are invited to a feast celebrating the nuptials of a king in Canaan of Galilee. But it is more than just a simple retelling of biblical stories - it is a clever and humorous commentary on the themes of its time. This newly translated edition of the Coena Cypriani offers readers the chance to explore this classic text in all its glory. Presented side-by-side with the original Latin text, this book provides a window into a fascinating and controversial period of history. Discover a text that will make you laugh and test your knowledge of the Bible. Delve into the world of medieval literature as you explore this timeless classic. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or simply looking for an engaging and thought-provoking read, the Coena Cypriani is sure to captivate and delight. So why not join the many readers throughout history who have been enchanted by this remarkable work?
Publisher: Miguel Carvalho Abrantes
ISBN: 882955569X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Have you ever heard of the Coena Cypriani? This enigmatic text has fascinated readers for centuries, from its origins in the Early Middle Ages to its recent resurgence in popular culture through Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose. At its core, the Coena Cypriani is a biblical satire attributed to Saint Cyprian of Carthage, in which well-known characters from the Old and New Testament are invited to a feast celebrating the nuptials of a king in Canaan of Galilee. But it is more than just a simple retelling of biblical stories - it is a clever and humorous commentary on the themes of its time. This newly translated edition of the Coena Cypriani offers readers the chance to explore this classic text in all its glory. Presented side-by-side with the original Latin text, this book provides a window into a fascinating and controversial period of history. Discover a text that will make you laugh and test your knowledge of the Bible. Delve into the world of medieval literature as you explore this timeless classic. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or simply looking for an engaging and thought-provoking read, the Coena Cypriani is sure to captivate and delight. So why not join the many readers throughout history who have been enchanted by this remarkable work?
Rabelais and His World
Author: Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich Bakhtin
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253203410
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
This classic work by the Russian philosopher and literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin (1895-1975) examines popular humor and folk culture in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. One of the essential texts of a theorist who is rapidly becoming a major reference in contemporary thought, Rabelais and His World is essential reading for anyone interested in problems of language and text and in cultural interpretation.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253203410
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
This classic work by the Russian philosopher and literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin (1895-1975) examines popular humor and folk culture in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. One of the essential texts of a theorist who is rapidly becoming a major reference in contemporary thought, Rabelais and His World is essential reading for anyone interested in problems of language and text and in cultural interpretation.
The Lapsed
Author: Saint Cyprian (Bishop of Carthage.)
Publisher: The Newman Press
ISBN: 9780809102600
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
St. Cyprian's writings portray vividly the life of the Christian church in the middle of the third century. The two pastoral addresses of this intensely devout bishop reveal the aftermath of the persecution by the Emperor Decius. +
Publisher: The Newman Press
ISBN: 9780809102600
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
St. Cyprian's writings portray vividly the life of the Christian church in the middle of the third century. The two pastoral addresses of this intensely devout bishop reveal the aftermath of the persecution by the Emperor Decius. +
Peter Lombard and the Sacramental System
Author: Elizabeth Frances Rogers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The Key to "The Name of the Rose"
Author: Adele J. Haft
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472086214
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Unravels Umberto Eco's classic mystery novel
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 9780472086214
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Unravels Umberto Eco's classic mystery novel
The Reformed Pastor
Author: Richard Baxter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
PRAYER-BK FOR RELIGIOUS
Author: F. X. (Francis Xavier) 1860-19 Lasance
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781363657339
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1184
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781363657339
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1184
Book Description
Miscellaneous Writings and Letters of Thomas Cranmer
Author: Thomas Cranmer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bishops
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bishops
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
A Text-book of Church History: A.D. 1-726
Author: Johann Carl Ludwig Gieseler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church history
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
The Bakhtin Reader
Author: Pam Morris
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN: 9780340592670
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This anthology provides a comprehensive selection of the writing by Bakhtin and of that attributed to Voloshinov and Medvedev. It introduces readers to the aspects most relevant to literary and cultural studies and gives a focused sense of Bakhtin's central ideas and the underlying cohesiveness of his thinking.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN: 9780340592670
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This anthology provides a comprehensive selection of the writing by Bakhtin and of that attributed to Voloshinov and Medvedev. It introduces readers to the aspects most relevant to literary and cultural studies and gives a focused sense of Bakhtin's central ideas and the underlying cohesiveness of his thinking.