Isbn: 9780888440983 - through a gloss darkly: aldhelm's riddles in the british library ms royal 12.c.xxiii (studies and texts (pontifical inst of mediaeval stds)) (2 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 274pp. Fine softcover. The first page has been slightly wrinkled, otherwise a mint copy. A diplomatic edition of the full set of scholia (or glosses) to Aldhelm's Enigmata, a popular medieval school text. Text of the MS. in Latin, with an English translation of each riddle, the prose prologue, and verse preface; a commentary and notes in English. Bibliography and index.…

Softcover. Zustand: VG+ in Wraps. First Edition. A medieval collection of a hundred riddles used for teaching the principles of Latin verse compostition to advanced students. Spine sunned, owner's label, very light wear. 274 pp.