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The Testament Of Cresseid And Seven Fables
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The Greatest Of The Late Medieval Scots Makars, Robert Henryson Was Influenced By Their Vision Of The Frailty And Pathos Of Human Life, And By The Inherited Poetic Example Of Geoffrey Chaucer. Henryson'S Finest Poem, And One Of The Rhetorical Masterpieces Of Scots Literature, Is The Narrative Testament Of Cresseid. Set In The Aftermath Of The Trojan War, The Testament Completes The Story Of Chaucer'S Troilus And Criseyde, Offering A Tragic Account Of Its Faithless Heroine'S Rejection By Her Lover, Diomede, And Of Her Subsequent Decline Into Prostitution And Leprosy. Written In Middle Scots, A Distinctive Northern Version Of English, The Testament Has Been Translated By Seamus Heaney Into A Confident But Faithful Idiom That Matches The Original Verse Form And Honors The Poem'S Unique Blend Of Detachment And Compassion.A Master Of High Narrative, Henryson Was Also A Comic Master Of The Verse Fable, And His Burlesques Of Human Weakness In The Guise Of Animal Wisdom Are Delicately Pointed With Irony. Seven Of The Fables Are Here Sparklingly Translated By Heaney, Their Freshness Rendered To The Last Claw And Feather. Together, The Testament Of Cresseid And Seven Fables Provide A Rich And Wideranging Encounter Between Two Poets Across Six Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Testament of Cresseid'? A: 'The Testament of Cresseid' explores themes of love, betrayal, and the fragility of human life, reflecting on the tragic fate of its heroine in a post-Trojan War context.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Testament of Cresseid and Seven Fables'? A: The author is Robert Henryson, a renowned late medieval Scottish poet known for his contributions to Scots literature.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book feature? A: 'The Testament of Cresseid and Seven Fables' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is there a translation of 'The Testament of Cresseid'? A: Yes, Seamus Heaney has provided a translation of 'The Testament of Cresseid' that aims to maintain the integrity of the original Middle Scots.
- Q: In what language was 'The Testament of Cresseid' originally written? A: 'The Testament of Cresseid' was originally written in Middle Scots, a variant of English used in Scotland during the medieval period.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Testament of Cresseid and Seven Fables' was published on October 13, 2009.
- Q: What are the 'Seven Fables' included in the book? A: The 'Seven Fables' are a collection of verse fables that depict human weaknesses through animal characters, showcasing Henryson's mastery of irony and comic narrative.
- Q: What literary influences shaped Robert Henryson's writing? A: Henryson was influenced by the works of earlier Scots makars and the poetic legacy of Geoffrey Chaucer.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Testament of Cresseid and Seven Fables' is suitable for academic study, particularly in literature and Scottish history, due to its significant cultural and historical context.