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Author: Saint Augustine
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2019-09-25
Total Pages: 46
ISBN-13: 3734077893
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReproduction of the original: King Alfred s Old English Version of St. Augustine s Soliloquies by Saint Augustine
Author: Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-09-18
Total Pages: 51
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKKing Alfred's Old English Version of St. Augustine's Soliloquies is a profound and enlightening text that delves into the depths of spiritual introspection and philosophical inquiry. The book presents a translation of Saint Augustine's original work, providing readers with a unique perspective on the search for self-knowledge and understanding of the divine. Written in Old English, the language of the Anglo-Saxons, this version offers a glimpse into the early medieval period and the intellectual pursuits of the time. The rich imagery and intricate language of the text make it a captivating read for those interested in medieval literature and Christian philosophy. St. Augustine, known for his influential theological writings and philosophical insights, has inspired countless scholars and thinkers throughout history. His profound understanding of the human condition and the quest for meaning is evident in his Soliloquies, and this Old English version further showcases his enduring legacy. As Bishop of Hippo, Augustine's devotion to God and commitment to intellectual inquiry shine through in this work, challenging readers to reflect on their own beliefs and values. I highly recommend King Alfred's Old English Version of St. Augustine's Soliloquies to readers interested in delving into the complexities of Christian philosophy and medieval literature. This text offers a unique opportunity to engage with the thoughts of one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity, providing valuable insights and reflections on the nature of faith and self-discovery.
Author: Augustin ((saint ;)
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Published: 1902
Total Pages: 194
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Paul E. Szarmach
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2021-12-13
Total Pages: 570
ISBN-13: 1000525139
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 2001. With the decline of formalism and its predilection for Old English poetry, Old English prose is leaving the periphery and moving into the center of literary and cultural discussion. The extensive corpus of Old English prose lends many texts of various kinds to the current debates over literary theory and its multiple manifestations. The purpose of this collection is to assist the growing interest in Old English prose by providing essays that help establish the foundations for considered study and offer models and examples of special studies. Both retrospective and current in its examples, this collection can serve as a "first book" for an introduction to study, particularly suitable for courses that seek to entertain such issues as authorship, texts and textuality, source criticism, genre, and forms of historical criticism as a significant part of a broad, cultural teaching (and research) plan.
Author: Paul E. Szarmach
Publisher: SUNY Press
Published: 1986-01-01
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 9780873959483
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOld English prose before the late tenth century is examined in this collection of hitherto unpublished essays. Using a variety of techniques, the authors explore well-known and lesser-known texts in search of a better understanding of why, how, and by whom the manuscripts were produced. Part I of the collection contains six studies of Alfredian prosethe Soliloquies, the Pastoral Care, and Consolation of Philosophyall of which are translations traditionally associated with King Alfred.
Author: Saint Augustine (of Hippo)
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Published: 1904
Total Pages: 76
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Augustin ((saint ;)
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Published: 1902
Total Pages: 190
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: David Pratt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2007-05-31
Total Pages: 437
ISBN-13: 1139463551
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a comprehensive study of political thought at the court of King Alfred the Great (871–99). It explains the extraordinary burst of royal learned activity focused on inventive translations from Latin into Old English attributed to Alfred's own authorship. A full exploration of context establishes these texts as part of a single discourse which placed Alfred himself at the heart of all rightful power and authority. A major theme is the relevance of Frankish and other European experiences, as sources of expertise and shared concerns, and for important contrasts with Alfredian thought and behaviour. Part I assesses Alfred's rule against West Saxon structures, showing the centrality of the royal household in the operation of power. Part II offers an intimate analysis of the royal texts, developing far-reaching implications for Alfredian kingship, communication and court culture. Comparative in approach, the book places Alfred's reign at the forefront of wider European trends in aristocratic life.
Author: Richard Abels
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-11-26
Total Pages: 326
ISBN-13: 1317900405
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis biography of Alfred the Great, king of the West Saxons (871-899), combines a sensitive reading of the primary sources with a careful evaluation of the most recent scholarly research on the history and archaeology of ninth-century England. Alfred emerges from the pages of this biography as a great warlord, an effective and inventive ruler, and a passionate scholar whose piety and intellectual curiosity led him to sponsor a cultural and spiritual renaissance. Alfred's victories on the battlefield and his sweeping administrative innovations not only preserved his native Wessex from viking conquest, but began the process of political consolidation that would culminate in the creation of the kingdom of England. Alfred the Great: War, Kingship and Culture in Anglo-Saxon England strips away the varnish of later interpretations to recover the historical Alfredpragmatic, generous, brutal, pious, scholarly within the context of his own age.
Author: Malcolm Godden
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1991-05-31
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 9780521377942
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIdeal for students, this collection of fifteen specially commissioned essays covers all aspects of Anglo-Saxon literature from 600-1066.
