The Gloria D'Amor of Fra Rocaberti: A Catalan Vision-Poem of the 15th Century

Fra Rocaberti

ISBN 10: 1163231088 / ISBN 13: 9781163231081

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Gloria D'Amor of Fra Rocaberti: A Catalan Vision-Poem of the 15th Century
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163231088
• ISBN 13: 9781163231081
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 279 grams

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Synopsis

The Gloria D�������Amor of Fra Rocaberti is a 15th-century Catalan vision-poem that is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature. The poem tells the story of a journey through various mystical landscapes, where the narrator encounters a series of allegorical figures that represent different aspects of love, including beauty, desire, and devotion. Along the way, the narrator also grapples with questions of faith, morality, and the nature of human existence. The poem is written in a rich and complex style, with vivid imagery and intricate wordplay that reflects the influence of both Christian and classical traditions. This edition of the Gloria D�������Amor includes a new translation from the original Catalan, as well as extensive notes and commentary that provide historical and cultural context for the work. It is an essential read for anyone interested in medieval literature, Catalan culture, or the history of poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.