{"product_id":"cambridge-songs-carmina-cantabrigiensia","title":"Cambridge Songs (Carmina Cantabrigiensia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Cambridge Songs\u003c\/i\u003e is the most important anthology of songs from before the thirteenth-century \u003ci\u003eCarmina Burana\u003c\/i\u003e. It contains panegyrics and dirges, political poems, comic tales, religious and didactic poems, and poetry of spring and love. This edition includes a substantial introduction, the Latin texts and English prose, and extensive commentary. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 475 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 August 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Harvard Department of the Classics\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cambridge Songs, derived from the Latin Carmina Cantabrigiensia, stands as the most significant collection of songs predating the thirteenth-century Carmina Burana. It presents the sole major surviving anthology of Latin lyric poems spanning the period between Charlemagne and the Battle of Hastings. Within its pages, one can find a diverse array of poetic forms, including panegyrics, dirges, political poems, comic tales, religious and didactic poems, as well as expressions of spring and love. The purpose of this collection remains a subject of debate. Was it intended as a school book for students or a songbook for professional entertainers? While the answer may remain uncertain, there is one certainty: the poems were composed in the learned language and were closely associated with song. The Cambridge Songs can be likened to an eleventh-century jukebox or a playlist featuring the greatest hits from over three centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition and translation offer a comprehensive package. It includes a substantial introduction that provides valuable context and insights into the songs. The Latin texts are presented alongside English prose in carefully matched arrangements, ensuring a seamless reading experience. Extensive commentary accompanies the poems, offering detailed explanations, interpretations, and historical background. Additionally, appendices, a comprehensive list of works cited, and indices further enhance the value of this publication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cambridge Songs serve as a testament to the rich and diverse poetic heritage of the Middle Ages. Its preservation and translation allow contemporary readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of these ancient songs, providing a glimpse into the cultural and artistic landscape of the past. Whether viewed as a source of educational material or a source of musical enjoyment, the Cambridge Songs remains a valuable contribution to the study of medieval literature and music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 748g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 x 235 x 30 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780674258464                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098276327674,"sku":"9780674258464","price":21.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/cambridge-songs-carmina-cantabrigiensia","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}