Literacy and identity in early medieval Ireland

Much of our knowledge of early medieval Ireland comes from the rich literature written in a variety of genres and in two languages, Irish and Latin. Who wrote this literature and what role did they play within society? What did the introduction and expansion of literacy mean in a culture where the v...

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Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Johnston, Elva (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2013
Mit dem übergeordneten Werk verknüpfte Titel:Studies in Celtic history 33
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Studies in Celtic history
Schlagworte:Irish literature Latin literature, Medieval and modern National characteristics, Irish, in literature Monastic and religious life Literacy
Umfang:238 S.