The Virgin & the Nightingale: Medieval Latin Lyrics

by Fleur Adcock

Fleur Adcock's lively translation of this selection of medieval Latin lyrics was first published in 1983, revealing many poetic treasures hidden in for centuries in scholarly obscurity. The poems are about birds - particularly the nightingale - and young women. Most are by monks or clerics, and most are rather rude. Several are by Peter of Blois, a scholar and diplomat who turned to religion in his later years and disclaimed the brilliant erotic verses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0906427568
• ISBN13: 9780906427569
• Release Date: June 1983
• Publisher: Bloodaxe Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"