Bøger af Walter Map

This scholarly edition presents a critical analysis of the Latin poems attributed to the medieval writer Walter Map. The editor provides a thorough textual analysis and commentary, and situates the poems in the broader historical and literary context of the period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ De Nugis Curialium Distinctiones Quinque: Ed. From The Unique Manuscript In The Bodleian Library In Oxford; Camden Society: Camden Society Walter Map, Thomas Wright Camden Soc., 1850

""A Canticle Of Wine: Or The Drinking Song Of Walter De Mapes"" is a book written by Walter Map, originally published in 1898. The book is a collection of poems and songs celebrating the joys of wine and drinking. It is a playful and humorous work that includes witty observations about the drinking habits of various characters, as well as reflections on the pleasures and dangers of imbibing. The book is written in a lively and entertaining style that makes it a delight to read for anyone who enjoys a good drink and a good laugh. Overall, ""A Canticle Of Wine"" is a charming and entertaining work that celebrates the pleasures of life and the joys of good company.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

De Nugis Curialium ('Courtiers' Trifles') is the only surviving work by the twelfth-century courtier, Walter Map. Written to entertain, the book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about court life and contemporary society. This edition (1914) is based on the only surviving manuscript from the fourteenth century.

Edited with a facing-page English translation from the Latin text by: Brooke, C. N. L.;