Excerpt from The Ayenbite of Inwyt: Written in the Dialect of the County of Kent, by Dan; Michel of Northgate, in the Year 1340
In the British Museum there are at least two copies of the original French. The former of these, Cleopatra, A. V is a quarto volume elegantly written upon Vellum, about the year 1300 the second, the Royal ms. 19 C. II. Is of a somewhat later date, and may be referred to about the year 1330. In both these manuscripts there occurs a note at the end, in which it is stated that the work was compiled for the use of Philip the Third of France, by a Friar Preacher, in the year 1279.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an adaptation of a 13th-century French moral treatise designed as a guide to living a more virtuous and fulfilling life. Originally written in 1279 for King Philip III of France, it uses a comprehensive allegorical narrative to explore the vices and virtues that govern human conduct. With insights derived from religious teachings and a deep understanding of human nature, the author's exploration of the deadly sins and their antithetical counterparts is astute and nuanced. This accessible translation makes this classic work available to contemporary readers, offering valuable insights into the moral and spiritual dilemmas that have preoccupied humanity for centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333584221_0
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