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OverviewThis book presents a new and accessible translation of a well-known yet enigmatic text: the 'Epitaph for Arsenius' by the monk and scholar Paschasius Radbertus (Radbert) of Corbie. This monastic dialogue, with the author in the role of narrator, plunges the reader directly into the turmoil of ninth-century religion and politics. 'Arsenius' was the nickname of Wala, a member of the Carolingian family who in the 830s became involved in the rebellions against Louis the Pious. Exiled from the court, Wala/Arsenius died in Italy in 836. Casting both Wala and himself in the role of the prophet Jeremiah, Radbert chose the medium of the epitaph (funeral oration) to deliver a polemical attack, not just on Wala's enemies, but also on his own. -- . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mayke de Jong (Professor emerita of Medieval History) , Justin Lake (Associate Professor of Classics)Publisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.490kg ISBN: 9781526134820ISBN 10: 1526134829 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 28 May 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews'Mayke de Jong and Justin Lake have produced an elegant—indeed a model—translation of the Epitaphium' M. A. Claussen, University of San Francisco, Speculum 97/2 -- . 'Mayke de Jong and Justin Lake have produced an elegant-indeed a model-translation of the Epitaphium' M. A. Claussen, University of San Francisco, Speculum 97/2 -- . Author InformationMayke de Jong is Professor Emerita of Medieval History at Utrecht University Justin Lake is Associate Professor of Classics at Texas A&M University Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |