Medieval Literary Criticism: Translations and Interpretations

by O.B. Hardison Jr. (Editor), Alex Preminger (Editor), Kevin Kerrane (Editor)

The truest history of literary theory, the editors believe, is a history of major documents. In this volume, and in its companion on the classical period, they bring together significant examples of critical works in accurate, readable translations, some newly made. Preceding the texts are illuminating essays analyzing their importance for students in the field. The introductory essays for the medieval volume are by O.B. Hardison, Jr. Dr. Hardison also translated the selections in this volume from Evanthius and Donatus, Fulgentius, and Averroes. From the reviews of the original hardcover edition Classical and Medieval Literary "It will be very helpful for teachers to have the major texts Lin one volume], and some works are made easily available for the first time. . . . This book is most welcome." —Speculum "Highly desirable for colleges with strong programs in the humanities." —Choice

Genres: Literary Criticism

230 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Osborne Bennett Hardison Jr.

Reviews

[Othy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It must be difficult to choose which authors represent the entire range of ideas in the medieval period, though from my knowledge this book does a pretty good job. It begins around the time of the fall of the Roman Empire and lasts until about the 14th century, including authors such as Proclus, Dante and Boccaccio. The focus is rather heavily on Western medieval thought and, as can be seen from the three names above, Roman and Italian thought.