Poetry and Nation Building in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Three Early Modern Latin Epics Foundat
by Poetry and Nation-Building in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania: Three Early Modern Latin Epics
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Latin epic poetry flourished in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania between the early sixteenth and late seventeenth centuries, accompanied by the widely accepted belief that the Lithuanian language was a corrupted form of Latin and therefore Latin should be Lithuania's national language. This edition presents translations of three key epics that reflect the beginnings, maturity and decline of the epic tradition in Lithuania: The Prussian War (1516) by Joannes Vislicensis; The Muscovite Expedition (1582) by Francisczek Gradowski; and The Strength of the Lord's Right Arm (1674) by James Bennett. Between them, these epics show the creativity and inventiveness of the Lithuanian Latin epic tradition and the involvement of authors from different ethnic backgrounds in creating a national literature for early modern Central Europe's largest state.
Product Details
- Arc Humanities Press Brand
- Jun 30, 2024 Pub Date:
- 9781802701579 ISBN-13:
- 1802701575 ISBN-10:
- 188.0 pages Hardcover
- English Language
- 9.2 in * 0.7 in * 6.2 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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