Legends Of The Saints: In The Scottish Dialect Of The Fourteenth Century; Volume 13
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Legends Of The Saints In The Scottish Dialect Of The Fourteenth Century, Volume 13 presents a valuable collection of hagiographies translated and adapted into the vernacular Scottish language of the 1300s. Authored by John Barbour, this volume offers insights into the religious beliefs, linguistic characteristics, and cultural values of medieval Scotland. These legends, originally circulated in Latin, were made accessible to a wider audience through Barbour's Scots translation.
This edition serves as a crucial resource for scholars of medieval literature, Scottish history, and historical linguistics. The text provides a unique window into the dialectal variations and literary styles prevalent in Scotland during the fourteenth century. Explore the intertwining of faith and language in this captivating volume.
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