Book of Fortune and Prudence (Llibre de Fortuna i Prudència) (55) (Textos B) - Tapa blanda

Metge, Bernat; Barnett, David

 
9781855662285: Book of Fortune and Prudence (Llibre de Fortuna i Prudència) (55) (Textos B)
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ISBN 10: 1855662280 ISBN 13: 9781855662285
Editorial: Barcino-Tamesis, 2011

Sinopsis

Written around 1381 by Bernat Metge, the most important Catalan writer of the fourteenth century, the Llibre de Fortuna i Prudència is a fantasy in verse, drawing on learned sources, principally The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.
Early one morning, Bernat, the protagonist and narrator, decides to alleviate his sorrows by strolling around the harbour of Barcelona. He meets an old man, apparently a beggar, who tricks him into getting into a boat which, despite the absence of sails and oars, conveys him to an island where the goddess Fortuna appears to him. In a heated discussion, Bernat blames her for all his misfortunes. His next meeting is with Prudencia who is accompanied by seven maidens representing the liberal arts. Prudencia is able to lessen his despair, and exhorts him to trust in providence and renounce material possessions. When she considers him cured, she and the maidens send him sailing back to Barcelona, where he quickly goes home to avoid gossiping townsfolk.

Published in association with Editorial Barcino, Barcelona.

DAVID BARNETT, whose doctorate is from Queen Mary, University of London, continues to be involved in research on medieval Catalan literature.

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Críticas

The exceptionally clear presentation of the volume facilitates comparison of the two languages and Barnett is to be congratulated on his very readable translation. BULLETIN OF SPANISH STUDIES, December 2013

Reseña del editor

Written around 1381 by Bernat Metge, the most important Catalan writer of the fourteenth century, the Llibre de Fortuna i Prudència is a fantasy in verse, drawing on learned sources, principally The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.
Early one morning, Bernat, the protagonist and narrator, decides to alleviate his sorrows by strolling around the harbour of Barcelona. He meets an old man, apparently a beggar, who tricks him into getting into a boat which, despite the absence of sails and oars, conveys him to an island where the goddess Fortuna appears to him. In a heated discussion, Bernat blames her for all his misfortunes. His next meeting is with Prudencia who is accompanied by seven maidens representing the liberal arts. Prudencia is able to lessen his despair, and exhorts him to trust in providence and renounce material possessions. When she considers him cured, she and the maidens send him sailing back to Barcelona, where he quickly goes home to avoid gossiping townsfolk.

Published in association with Editorial Barcino, Barcelona.

DAVID BARNETT, whose doctorate is from Queen Mary, University of London, continues to be involved in research on medieval Catalan literature.

"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Editorial
Barcino-Tamesis
Año de publicación
2011
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1855662280
ISBN 13 
9781855662285
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
224
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