Wace, the hagiographical works : the Conception Nostre Dame and the Lives of St Margaret and St Nicholas
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Wace, the hagiographical works : the Conception Nostre Dame and the Lives of St Margaret and St Nicholas
（Studies in medieval and Reformation thought, v. 169 . Texts & sources ; v. 3）
Brill, 2013
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In old French, parallel English translation
"With the original texts included"
Includes bibliographical references (p. [365]-380) and indexes
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Description
Best known for his two chronicles, the Roman de Brut and the Roman de Rou, Wace, one of the great pioneers of twelfth-century French writing, is also the author of three hagiographical works: the Conception Nostre Dame and the Lives of St Margaret and St Nicholas. The Conception is the first vernacular work to focus on the life of the Virgin Mary. Emphasising Margaret's concern for women in labour, the Margaret seemingly contributed to the saint's broad popularity. The Nicholas, with its many miracles involving children, equally played a key role in popularising its protagonist's cult. The present volume brings these works together for the first time and provides the original texts, the first translations into English, notes and substantial introductions.
Table of Contents
General Introduction
1. The Conception Nostre Dame
Introduction
Text and Translation
Notes
2. The Life of St Margaret
Introduction
Text and Translation
Notes
Notes to Keller's Text
3. The Life of St Nicholas
Introduction
Text and Translation
Notes
General Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Index I
Index II
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