Wisdom, Authority and Grammar in the Seventh Century: Decoding Virgilius Maro Grammaticus

by Vivien Law

This new interpretation of the baffling Latin grammars of the seventh-century writer Virgilius Maro Grammaticus sets aside conventional readings that see them as flawed or parodic. Vivien Law's analysis moves through the broader context of patristic biblical exegesis and early medieval wisdom literature to the ill-documented reaches of heterodox initiatory practices. She situates Virgilius in his intellectual context, and opens important new perspectives for our understanding of medieval literary culture.

182 pages, Hardcover

First published March 16, 1995

Reviews

[Joe Drogos · Rating 2 out of 5]

A couple interesting thoughts on a "so bewildered he's genius" late Latin grammarian. I can't really think of anyone to whom I'd recommend this book, but I had fun thinking about parts of it.