An Anthology of European Neo-Latin Literature

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Compiled by a team of international experts, this volume showcases the best of the huge abundance of literature written in Latin in Europe from about 1500 to 1800. A general introduction provides readers with the context they need before diving into the 19 high-quality short Latin extracts and English translations. Together these texts present a rich panorama of the different literary genres, styles and themes that flourished at the time, and include authors such as Erasmus, Buchanan, Leibniz and Newton, along with less well-known writers. From the vast array of material available, a varied and meaningful sample of texts has been carefully curated by the editors of the volume. Passages not only exhibit literary merit or historical importance, but also illustrate the role of the complete texts from which they have been selected in the development of Neo-Latin literature. They reflect the wide range of authors writing in Latin in early modern Europe, as well as the importance of Latin in the history of ideas. As with all volumes in the series, section introductions and accompanying notes on every text provide orientation on the material for students. Cover page Halftitle page Series page Title page Copyright page Contents List of Contributors Preface Introduction European Neo-Latin and its development Neo-Latin as a literary medium Neo-Latin literature and its genres Aims and coverage of this volume Latin texts: sources and conventions Notes Bibliography 1 A Pastoral Exchange on the Treatment of Poets Introduction Notes Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 2 The Pierced Ear: Divine Revelation and Impregnation Introduction Notes Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 3 The Abbot and the Learned Woman Introduction Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 4 Christopher Columbus’ First Voyage Introduction Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 5 Morbid Measures and Contaminated Airs: The Poetics of Pox Introduction Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 6 A Protestant on the Attack in Latin Introduction Notes Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 7 Greeting Charles V at Bordeaux, 1539 Introduction Note Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 8 Epistolae Obscurorum Virorum (1515–19) Introduction Notes Bibliography Source of the Latin text Note Latin text English translation Commentary 9 The Pleasures of the Hills Introduction Note Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary Notes 10 Neo-Latin Love Elegy Introduction Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 11 A Jesuit Encounter with an Indian Yogi Introduction Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 12 Mary, Liturgy and Missions Introduction Notes Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 13 Seneca’s Death Dramatized Introduction Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 14 Virgilian Commentary Introduction Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 15 Vitalist Philosophy from a Long-lost Author Introduction Notes Bibliography Source of the Latin text Note Latin text English translation Commentary 16 A New Approach to Studying Old Documents Introduction Note Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 17 Newton on Theology Introduction Notes Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 18 Damnation and Divine Justice Introduction Notes Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary 19 A School Play Introduction Bibliography Source of the Latin text Latin text English translation Commentary Index of Names