The Irish Element In Mediaeval Culture

By Heinrich Zimmer and Heinrich Robert Zimmer

Book Overview

""The Irish Element In Mediaeval Culture"" is a book written by Heinrich Zimmer, a German scholar of Indology and comparative mythology. The book explores the influence of Irish culture and literature on medieval European culture, particularly in the areas of art, literature, and religion. Zimmer examines the impact of Irish monks and scholars on the development of monasticism and the spread of Christianity throughout Europe. He also delves into the influence of Irish legends and myths on medieval literature, including the Arthurian legend. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Irish contribution to the cultural and intellectual life of medieval Europe, and is an important resource for scholars of Irish and medieval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163229717
• ISBN13: 9781163229712
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"