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Author Boswell, Charles Stuart, 1862-
LoC No. 09002032
Title An Irish precursor of Dante : a study on the Vision of Heaven and Hell ascribed to the eighth-century Irish saint Adamnán, with translation of the Irish text
Series Title Grimm library, no. 18
Note "Translation of the Fis Adamnáin" [from the Lebor no h'Udri]: p. 28-47.
Note Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Bethanne M. Simms and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "An Irish Precursor of Dante" by C. S. Boswell is a scholarly study likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the "Vision of Heaven and Hell" attributed to the eighth-century Irish saint Adamnán, providing an analysis alongside a translation of the original Irish text. The book delves into the connections between Adamnán’s vision and Dante’s "Commedia," highlighting the tradition of otherworldly visions in medieval literature, particularly within the Irish context. The opening portion introduces the significance of the Vision genre in both Irish and broader European literature, indicating how these themes evolved over time. It discusses the literary, historical, and religious backdrop of Adamnán's life, emphasizing his contributions to the church and the cultural milieu of Ireland. The text sets the stage for a detailed examination of Adamnán's vision journey, which describes his soul's experiences in the afterlife, revealing profound insights into the nature of heaven, hell, and the moral teachings derived from such visions. Throughout this opening, Boswell establishes a foundation for understanding how this Irish narrative played an essential role in shaping later works like Dante’s, noting the intertwining of myth, theology, and the cultural imperatives of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PB: Language and Literatures: General works
Subject Civilization, Celtic, in literature
Subject Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 -- Criticism and interpretation
Subject Fís Adamnáin
Subject Christian literature, Irish -- History and criticism
Subject Heaven -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
Subject Hell -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500
Subject Christian saints -- Ireland
Subject Heaven in literature
Subject Hell in literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 50021
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 23, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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