A scholarly edition of The Seven Sages of Rome that brings together manuscript variants, editorial notes, and a helpful glossary to illuminate this classic tale. This edition helps readers understand how different texts shape the story across time.
This book offers a clear introduction to the work, followed by careful notes and a glossary that explain language, variations, and references. It is designed for students, readers of medieval literature, and anyone curious about how ancient tales evolve in modern editions.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330668016_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330668016
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330668016
Quantity: 15 available