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The Voyage of St Brendan: Representative Versions of the Legend in English Translation with Indexes of Themes and Motifs from th,New
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In recent years Brendan's voyage has become increasingly popular as a topic of interest, not only in medieval studies, but also within the history of travel literature in general. One of the legend's charms is that it can be read in a number of ways: as a thinly disguised account of Irish travels and discoveries in the Atlantic, as a seafaring story in the fashion of the Irish immrama (literally 'rowings out'), or as an allegorical tale of Man's journey through life. It also has links with the monastic culture of its day, and contains echoes of the Odyssey and the Aeneid, Sinbad the Sailor and the quest for the Holy Grail.Barron and Burgess's volume collects the most important versions of the voyage from a wide variety of cultures, and presents them in modern English translations together with a general introduction to Brendan, explanatory commentaries and an extensive bibliography.This new paperback edition also includes a comprehensive index of storyelements specially devised with the Brendan student in mind to allow easy comparison of the different versions.
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- Q: What is 'The Voyage of St Brendan' about? A: 'The Voyage of St Brendan' explores the legend of Brendan's journey, which can be interpreted as an account of Irish explorations, a seafaring adventure, or an allegorical tale about life's journey. It connects to monastic culture and echoes famous stories like the Odyssey.
- Q: Who are the authors of this edition? A: This edition is authored by W. R. J. Barron and S. Burgess, who have compiled significant versions of the legend from various cultures and provided modern English translations.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book features a collection of important versions of the Brendan voyage legend, a general introduction, explanatory commentaries, an extensive bibliography, and a comprehensive index of story-elements.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it provides a thorough introduction to the legend, includes scholarly commentaries, and offers a bibliography for further research.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on February 5, 2005.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: This book is available in a paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 413 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it has not been previously owned or read.
- Q: Are there any indexes included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a comprehensive index of story-elements designed to help readers compare different versions of the Brendan legend easily.
- Q: How does this book contribute to the study of travel literature? A: This book contributes to the study of travel literature by presenting Brendan's journey as a significant narrative that reflects themes of exploration and discovery, relevant both in medieval studies and beyond.