Hrotsuithae Virginis Et Monialis Gandersheimensis In Germania, Ordinis Sti Benedicti Opera Omnia
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This volume collects the complete works of Hrotsvit (also known as Roswitha) of Gandersheim, a 10th-century Benedictine nun and poet. Hrotsvit is considered the first female writer of the German lands and one of the earliest European playwrights after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Her writings include a series of legends in verse, six plays modeled on the works of Terence but adapted to Christian themes, and two historical epics: the Gesta Ottonis, celebrating the deeds of Otto I, and the Primordia coenobii Gandeshemensis, recounting the history of Gandersheim Abbey. This collection offers a comprehensive view of Hrotsvit's literary output, showcasing her skill in Latin verse and her unique perspective on the religious and political landscape of her time.
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