Anonymous “The life of the seraphic virgin saint Teresa”. Commented critical edition. Part one Cover Image

Anonimowy Żywot serafickiej pannej Teresy świętej. Komentowana edycja krytyczna. Część pierwsza
Anonymous “The life of the seraphic virgin saint Teresa”. Commented critical edition. Part one

Author(s): Natalia Czerniak
Subject(s): History, Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Theology and Religion, Polish Literature
Published by: Instytut Badań Literackich Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Carmelites Discalced; saint Teresa of Ávila; critical edition; religious engraving

Summary/Abstract: This paper presents the critical edition of lyrical biography of saint Teresa of Ávila. The text of the anonymous author is based on the engravings taken from Rime sopra la vita di santa Teresa published in Italy in 1670. The commentaries explain meaning of Old-Polish words as well as proverbs, the biblical quotes and references to the writings of saint Teresa: her autobiography and Spiritaul Testimonies. Moreover, this article describes the role of engravings in the Carmelites Discalced nuns’ religious life. The aim of the article is to present the critical edition of lyrical biography of saint Teresa of Ávila. The text of the anonymous author is based on the engravings taken from “Rime sopra lavita di santa Teresa” published in Italy in 1670. The commentaries explain meaning of Old-Polishwords as well as proverbs, the biblical quotes and references to the writings of saint Teresa: her autobiography and “Spiritual Testimonies”. The article describes also the role of engravings in the Carmelites Discalced nuns’ religious life.

  • Issue Year: 15/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 71-133
  • Page Count: 64
  • Language: Polish