Hugh Primas and the Archpoet

By: Hugo, Victor

Book Overview

In this bilingual edition, renowned poet Fleur Adcock provides verse translations of the complete Latin work of two of the most brilliant poets of the twelfth century. Included are poems on religious topics, depictions of low life, and the Archpoet's famous Confession. The work is characterized by its touches of satire and coarse realism, features that Fleur Adcock captures superbly in her renderings. This unique resource will appeal not only to medievalists but to all lovers of poetry.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521395461
• ISBN13: 9780521395465
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.8"