Latin Medieval Hymns and its Polish Translations in the Liturgy Coexistence of Words and Music. Philological Explication Cover Image

Łacińskie średniowieczne hymny i ich polskie przekłady w liturgii Koegzystencja słowa i muzyki. Eksplikacja filologiczna
Latin Medieval Hymns and its Polish Translations in the Liturgy Coexistence of Words and Music. Philological Explication

Author(s): Katarzyna Janus
Subject(s): Pastoral Theology, Translation Studies, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: Middle Ages; Liturgical Hymns; Translation; Religious Poetry;

Summary/Abstract: The paper focuses on selected medieval hymns which are still present in liturgy. This frag- ments of the hymns are analysed that characterize by particularly poetical and stylistic de- vices. This ones are used in writing for emphasis mysterious issues and to get readers to understand theological ones. In this article an attention is paid to the meaning a melody and subordinating its to verse’s form. Created during centuries Polish translations are shown in this sketch as well. Philological considerations are based on intertextual references and regard the biblical, patristic contexts and issues connected with music and literary theory.

  • Issue Year: XXVIII/2022
  • Issue No: 59
  • Page Range: 263-285
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish