An Irish Precursor of Dante - Boswell, Charles Stuart
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Explore the fascinating world of early Irish literature with "An Irish Precursor of Dante," Charles Stuart Boswell's study of the vision of Heaven and Hell ascribed to the eighth-century Saint Adamnán. This meticulously prepared edition offers a unique glimpse into the religious and literary landscape of medieval Ireland. Boswell delves into Adamnán's vision, presenting a translation of the original Irish text alongside insightful analysis. Discover the remarkable parallels between Adamnán's work and later vision literature, most notably Dante's "Inferno." This study sheds light on the…mehr

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Explore the fascinating world of early Irish literature with "An Irish Precursor of Dante," Charles Stuart Boswell's study of the vision of Heaven and Hell ascribed to the eighth-century Saint Adamnán. This meticulously prepared edition offers a unique glimpse into the religious and literary landscape of medieval Ireland. Boswell delves into Adamnán's vision, presenting a translation of the original Irish text alongside insightful analysis. Discover the remarkable parallels between Adamnán's work and later vision literature, most notably Dante's "Inferno." This study sheds light on the historical and cultural context that shaped early Christian beliefs about the afterlife. For scholars of Irish literature, medieval studies, and religious history, "An Irish Precursor of Dante" provides valuable insights into the development of Western thought and the enduring power of visionary narratives. Delve into this classic work and trace the roots of our fascination with heaven, hell, and the journey beyond. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.