Théâtre de Hrotsvitha by Hrotsvitha
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"Théâtre de Hrotsvitha" by Hrotsvitha is a collection of medieval drama written in the 10th century. The work showcases a series of plays by Hrotsvitha, a German nun, introducing themes of chastity, faith, and the strength of women in confronting male adversities. This collection stands out as a vital piece of women's contributions to literature during an era generally deemed lacking in artistic expression. At the start of this work, the introduction
highlights the uniqueness of Hrotsvitha's plays, asserting their significance in a time typically associated with a decline in theatrical representation. The introduction discusses the cultural context of the 10th century, particularly the abbey of Gandersheim, where Hrotsvitha likely composed her plays in a highly literate environment, contrary to the common perception of the Middle Ages as a dark age for the arts. This section also hints at the themes found within the plays, such as the triumph of female virtue over male brutality, preparing the reader for the rich narratives and character developments that follow in the subsequent plays of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hrotsvitha, 935?-975? |
|---|---|
| Translator | Magnin, Charles, 1793-1862 |
| Title |
Théâtre de Hrotsvitha religieuse allemande du dixième siècle, traduit pour la première fois en français avec le texte latin revu sur le manuscrit de Munich |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Bibimbop, The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Christian drama, Latin (Medieval and modern) |
| Subject | Drama, Medieval |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48135 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 493 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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