Isbn: 9781330668016 - the seven sages of rome, edited from the manuscripts (classic reprint): with introduction, notes, and glossary: with introduction, notes, and glossary (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines variations and analogues of the stories found in the Middle English versions of The Seven Sages of Rome. It discusses the history of the collection, showing the likely route of transmission of the stories from their Indian antecedents to the West. The author explores the variations between Western and Eastern versions, and between the Latin, French, and English versions. The book is essential reading for anyone studying the medieval history of the widely popular Seven Sages, as it condenses the work of academics who have explored varying aspects of its history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…