Author: BERNEVILLE, GUILLAUME DE; GASTON PARIS & ALPHONSE BOS (EDITORS)
Title: La Vie de Saint Gilles par Guillaume de Berneville. Poéme Du Xiie Siècle. Publié D'Apés le Manuscrit Unique de Florence par Gaston Paris & Alphonse Bos (Textes Français 22)
Description: Paris: Librairie De Firmin Didot Et Cie, 1881. First Edition; First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). 188 pages & publisher's catalogue. Deckle-edged. With library stamps & labels. Slight wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. Light foxing to fore edge. ; "La Vie de Saint Gilles par Guillaume de Berneville. Poème du XIIe siècle. Publié d'après le manuscrit unique de Florence par Gaston Paris & Alphonse Bos" is an essential edition of a 12th-century French epic poem that provides a detailed narrative of the life of Saint Gilles, a popular figure in medieval Christian lore. The text, based on the sole surviving manuscript housed in Florence, is critically edited by the renowned philologists Gaston Paris and Alphonse Bos, who offer not only a faithful transcription of the original Old French but also a thorough linguistic and historical commentary. The poem itself portrays the miraculous events and holy deeds of Saint Gilles, including his retreat to the wilderness, his challenges, and his sanctified interactions with Charles Martel. This edition is pivotal for its in-depth exploration of medieval religious narrative and its influence on later literary and cultural works. The editors' scholarly work illuminates the text's historical context and linguistic nuances, making it accessible to both contemporary scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature. Their commentary also sheds light on the poem’s reception and its role in shaping the hagiographical traditions of medieval Europe, offering invaluable insights into the religious and literary milieu of the time. ; Ex-Library; Octavo (standard book size). Good with no dustjacket .

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