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Reading Ovid in Medieval Wales

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The earliest surviving fragment of Ovid's Ars amatoria, found in ninth-century Wales, is examined in this comprehensive study. Paul Russell, a scholar in Classical and Celtic studies, analyzes the heavily glossed manuscript preserved in Oxford, highlighting its importance in the classical tradition. The work emphasizes the glosses and commentary, revealing insights into medieval pedagogical methods concerning Ovid's text in Europe and particularly in Wales. This edition not only showcases the manuscript but also enriches our understanding of its historical context and educational significance.

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Reading Ovid in Medieval Wales, Paul Russell

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2023
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Titolo
Reading Ovid in Medieval Wales
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2023
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In brossura
Pagine
314
ISBN13
9780814253779
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The earliest surviving fragment of Ovid's Ars amatoria, found in ninth-century Wales, is examined in this comprehensive study. Paul Russell, a scholar in Classical and Celtic studies, analyzes the heavily glossed manuscript preserved in Oxford, highlighting its importance in the classical tradition. The work emphasizes the glosses and commentary, revealing insights into medieval pedagogical methods concerning Ovid's text in Europe and particularly in Wales. This edition not only showcases the manuscript but also enriches our understanding of its historical context and educational significance.