The "Art De Contemplacio" Of Ramon Lull: Published With an Introduction and a Study of the Language of the Author (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Francis Le Jau Frost

9780266967576: The "Art De Contemplacio" Of Ramon Lull: Published With an Introduction and a Study of the Language of the Author (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266967574 ISBN 13: 9780266967576

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Art de Contemplacio: A Catalina study and edition for readers today

A precise, scholarly edition of Ramon Llull’s meditation text, with an introduction and language study guiding new readers through the work's purpose and form. This edition presents the text in its Catalan tradition, alongside a careful discussion of its manuscripts and historical context.

This book is a focused, accessible entry point into Llull’s hermitic meditation. It explains the book’s aim to model the Christian hermit's life and shows how the text fits within the broader Blaquerna romance. The notes and apparatus help readers understand the language, manuscript history, and editorial choices without requiring prior specialized training.

Learn the book’s purpose and its place in Llull’s broader meditation literature
Explore how the text uses Catalan and its character within medieval religious writing
See how editors compare manuscripts and manage textual variants
Read a guided, student-friendly introduction to the language and form

Ideal for students, scholars, and readers curious about medieval Catalan prose and contemplative literature.

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