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Litanic Tradition in Of on that is so fayr and bright and the Harley Ms Five Joys of Mary

Data publikacji: 2016

Terminus, 2016, Tom 18, zeszyt 1 (38), s. 1 - 16

https://doi.org/10.4467/20843844TE.16.001.6736

Autorzy

Anna Czarnowus
Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach
ul. Bankowa 12, 40-007 Katowice, Polska
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Tytuły

Litanic Tradition in Of on that is so fayr and bright and the Harley Ms Five Joys of Mary

Abstrakt

This article discusses the influence of Litanies of the Saints on Middle English ly­rics, which is exemplified by Of on that is so fayr and bright (New Index No. 2645) and Five Joys of Mary from the Harley Miscellany 2253. The influence of liturgy on Middle English poetry is thus confirmed again. The introductory parts of the poem in the vernacular are interspersed with Latin phrases that must have been taken from litanies, which makes the text a representative of the so-called “litanic verse.” Furthermore, events from the Virgin Mary’s life are referred to, which is inspired by the Byzantine Great Akathist hymn. The Great Akathist itself also uses diverse Holy Names of Mary. The Harley Five Joys of Mary must have derived from a similar inspiration, since under the form of chanson d’aventure lies the tradition of the Names of Mary, and the listing of the Joys of Mary also suggests the Great Akathist as a source for the lyric. Recent research on litanic verse in various literatures of Europe throughout the ages includes the term “polyonymic,” which refers to the many names of God, Jesus, and Mary. The Great Akathist also includes the “chairetismic” element of this type of verse, since Mary is addressed with the word “hail.”

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Informacje

Informacje: Terminus, 2016, Tom 18, zeszyt 1 (38), s. 1 - 16

Typ artykułu: Oryginalny artykuł naukowy

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Litanic Tradition in Of on that is so fayr and bright and the Harley Ms Five Joys of Mary

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Litanic Tradition in Of on that is so fayr and bright and the Harley Ms Five Joys of Mary

Autorzy

Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach
ul. Bankowa 12, 40-007 Katowice, Polska

Publikacja: 2016

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