Hugh Primas and the Archpoet [Paperback]

Modern verse translations by renowned poet Fleur Adcock of some of the liveliest medieval poetry.Renowned poet Fleur Adcock provides modern verse translations of the complete work of two of the most exciting poets of the twelfth century, beside the Latin originals, brilliantly capturing their satire and coarse realism. This unique resource will appeal not only to medievalists but to all lovers of poetry.Renowned poet Fleur Adcock provides modern verse translations of the complete work of two of the most exciting poets of the twelfth century, beside the Latin originals, brilliantly capturing their satire and coarse realism. This unique resource will appeal not only to medievalists but to all lovers of poetry.In this bilingual edition, renowned poet Fleur Adcock provides verse translations of the complete Latin work of two of the most brilliant poets of the twelfth century. Included are poems on religious topics, depictions of low life, and the Archpoet's famous Confession. The work is characterized by its touches of satire and coarse realism, features that Fleur Adcock captures superbly in her renderings. This unique resource will appeal not only to medievalists but to all lovers of poetry.Introduction; Hugh Primas and the Archpoet: some historical (and unhistorical) testimonies Peter Dronke; Poems by Hugh Primas; Poems by The Archpoet; Textual and explanatory notes. We can all be grateful that these marvelous poems are now available to a much larger audience of Latinists than was the case before, and that they are accompanied by a nearly flawless translation that I hope will give them currency among the wide general audience they deserve. Paul Pascal, Bryn Mawr Medieval Review