Europe - Civilization, Language & Linguistics, Language & Culture, Linguistics & Semiotics - General & Miscellaneous, General & Miscellaneous Medieval History
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Overview
The fifteen essays in this collection were written between 1974 and 1994. They deal, in a variety of ways, with language in medieval Europe. Richter sets out with a view to investigate the role of Latin in the medieval world, and has gradually extended his range of interest to include other languages and topics, such as literacy and orality and the medieval rural-urban divide.
About the Author:
Michael Richter is Professor at the University of Konstanz. His books include The Formation of the Medieval West (1994) and Ireland and Her Neighbours in the Seventh Century (1999) both published by Four Courts Press.
Synopsis
Fifteen previously published essays, by Richter, reflect his longterm interest in the role of Latin in medieval language and literature as well as the wider cultural significance of Europe's vernacular languages. Four essays in German, two in French, the rest in English.Editorials
Roger Wright
We do not need to agree with all the conclusions drawn, but we can all use them as valuable evidence...well worth reading.— Early Medieval Europe
Welsh History Review
Stimulating, sometimes provocative, the volume under review offers many valuable insights into the use of language in medieval societies.Book Details
Published
September 5, 1995
Publisher
Four Courts Press Ltd
Pages
228
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781851821716