This anthology of twenty medieval tales contains a representative selection of the various kinds of short narrative in verse that were transmitted together in German manuscript collections from the later thirteenth century onwards.
This anthology of twenty medieval tales contains a representative selection of the various kinds of short narrative in verse that were transmitted together in German manuscript collections from the later thirteenth century onwards.
Wer sich mit den Theorien oder Positionen von Philosophinnen und Philosophen auseinandersetzen will, kommt nicht umhin, ihre Texte entweder als Ganzschriften oder in Auszügen zu lesen, sie zu analysieren, zu interpretieren und Stellung zu ihnen zu beziehen.
In 2021, a previously unknown treatise by Porphyry of Tyre, which has been preserved in a Syriac translation, was made available to historians of philosophy: Porphyry, On Principles and Matter (De Gruyter, 2021).
It is now considered one of Aristophanes' most brilliant parodies of Athenian society, with a particular focus on the subversive role of women in a male-dominated society, the vanity of contemporary poets, such as the tragic playwrights Euripides and Agathon, and the shameless, enterprising vulgarity of an ordinary Athenian, as represented in this play by the protagonist, Mnesilochus.
A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day In this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explores the history of deity-like figures in Christian Europe.
The only exam-board approved book for OCR's Greek AS and A-Level set text prescriptions for examination 2026 28 giving full Greek text, commentary and vocabulary and a detailed introduction for each text that also covers the prescription to be read in English for A Level.
Eine wissenschaftlich abgesicherte Edition von Gottfrieds Tristan-Roman gehörte lange zu den größten Desideraten der germanistischen Mediävistik: Bisher gab es keine Ausgabe, die einen verlässlichen Text oder einen vollständigen Variantenapparat bot.
Presenting the text of a notorious Jesuit attack on Queen Elizabeth I's treatment of her Catholic subjects, this volume highlights the European context of the English Reformation and Robert Persons's role as propagandist.
Presenting the text of a notorious Jesuit attack on Queen Elizabeth I's treatment of her Catholic subjects, this volume highlights the European context of the English Reformation and Robert Persons's role as propagandist.
Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology.
An around-the-world tour of ancient Christmas celebrations, Pagan Solstice customs, and magical seasonal plants*; Explores in depth the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season*; Looks at the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, as well as female gift bringers, holiday Spirits, and Yuletide animals*; Shares crafts such as how to make a Yule Log, practices such as Winter Solstice divinations, and recipes for traditional foods and drinksFor millennia cultures have taken time out to honor the darkest days of the year with lights, foods, and festivities.
