Book of Alexander (Libro de Alexandre)
Book of Alexander (Libro de Alexandre)

Author: Richard Rabone

Publisher: Liverpool University Press

Published: 2009-10-19

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 1800345003

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The Libro de Alexandre is an epic poem about the life of Alexander the Great, written by an anonymous Spanish cleric in the thirteenth century. It is the most substantial poem (and almost certainly the first) composed in the learned cuaderna vía verse form and provides a unique insight into the intellectual world from which it sprang.

The Task of the Cleric
The Task of the Cleric

Author: Simone Pinet

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1442649933

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In The Task of the Cleric, Simone Pinet considers the composition of the Libro de Alexandre in the context of cartography, political economy, and translation.

A Companion to Alexander Literature in the Middle Ages
A Companion to Alexander Literature in the Middle Ages

Author: David Zuwiyya

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2011-07-27

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9004211934

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Never before has there appeared in English such a collection of essays concerning Alexander the Great's legacy in world literature. From Greek and Latin works of the Classical Period through Medieval texts in Syriac, Persian, Coptic, Arabic, Ethiopic and Hebrew, as well the European languages, the fourteen chapters cover the gamut of Alexander literary studies as compiled by some of the foremost scholars in each field, bringing the reader up-to-date on everything Alexander. These experts share their results after years of investigation in the field, and, in doing so, point the reader toward the essence of each of the myriad of Alexander romances, while at the same time including copious notes and bibliography to prepare the reader for his or her own Alexander journey. Contributors include: Richard Stoneman, Saskia Dönitz, Daniel Selden, Josef Wiesehöfer, David Ashurst, Laurence Harf-Lancner, Danielle Buschinger, Juan Pedro Monferrer Sala, Roberta Morosini, Maura Lafferty, Peter Kotar, David Zuwiyya

Routledge Revivals: Medieval Iberia (2003)
Routledge Revivals: Medieval Iberia (2003)

Author: E Michael Gerli

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-07-05

Total Pages: 952

ISBN-13: 1351665782

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First published in 2003, Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia, is the first comprehensive reference to the vital world of medieval Spain. This unique volume focuses on the Iberian kingdoms from the fall of the Roman Empire to the aftermath of the Reconquista and encompass topics of key relevance to medieval Iberia, including people, events, works, and institutions, as well as interdisciplinary coverage of literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion, and science. It also provides in-depth discussions of the rich contributions of Muslim and Jewish cultures, and offers useful insights into their interactions with Catholic Spain. With nearly 1,000 signed A-Z entries and written by renowned specialists in the field, this comprehensive work is an invaluable tool for students, scholars, and general readers alike.