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The Lingua Ignota, brought forth by the twelfthcentury German nun Hildegard of Bingen, provides 1012 neologisms for praise of Church and new expression of the things of her world. Noting her visionary metaphors, her music, and various medieval linguistic philosophies, Higley examines how the Unknown Language makes arid signifiers green again. This text, however, is too often seen in too narrow a context: glossolalia, angelic language, secret code. Higley provides an edition and English translation of its glosses in the Riesencodex (with assistance from the Berlin MS) , but also places it within a history of imaginary language making from medieval times to the most contemporary projects in efforts to uncover this woman s bold involvement in an intellectual and creative endeavor that spans centuries.
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While I appreciate the effort in this edition about Hildegard, I found some parts lacking in context for beginners. The translation is okay, but I felt a bit lost at times. Still, it’s a decent read for those already familiar with her work.
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Akira Tanaka
Disappointed with the Content Quality
I was really looking forward to exploring Hildegard's writings, but this edition fell flat for me. The translation felt clunky, and I expected more in-depth discussion. Definitely not what I hoped for!
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Sofia Martinez
A Unique Perspective on an Enigmatic Figure
I picked up this edition of Hildegard of Bingen’s works to dive deeper into her thoughts. The translation is thoughtful and really brings out the nuances of her unknown language. Perfect for anyone interested in medieval spirituality!
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