Themes and Motifs in the Letters of Aldelmo of Malmesbury. The Man, the Literature, the Society Cover Image

Themes and Motifs in the Letters of Aldelmo of Malmesbury. The Man, the Literature, the Society
Themes and Motifs in the Letters of Aldelmo of Malmesbury. The Man, the Literature, the Society

Author(s): Patrizia Mascoli
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Cultural history, 6th to 12th Centuries, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: Aldelmo of Malmesbury; epistles; Anglo-Saxons; solidarity;

Summary/Abstract: Among the epistolary collections that have come down to us, the epistolary of Aldelmo of Malmesbury, of which the first Italian translation is in progress, is of interest. This paper deals with some key themes which occur in the letters of this bishop, related to society and human behavior.

  • Issue Year: 29/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 179-185
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English