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100	1		_aHrotsvitha
245	1	4	_aThe Plays of Roswitha
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-06-17
505	0		_aTranslator's note -- Introduction by his eminence Cardinal Gasquet -- Critical preface by Christopher St. John -- The prefaces of Roswitha -- Gallicanus -- Dulcitius -- Callimachus -- Abraham -- Paphnutius -- Sapientia -- Note on the acting of the plays.
508			_aProduced by Cameron Coulter
520			_a"The Plays of Roswitha" by Hrotsvitha is a collection of notable dramas written in the 10th century. These plays mark a significant historical contribution as they are accredited to a female author, a Benedictine nun from Gandersheim, who wrote in Latin. The works within this collection explore themes of faith, virtue, and integrity through the depiction of characters facing moral quandaries, with a focus on the experiences of strong women like Constance and the holy maidens Agape, Chionia, and Irena. The opening of this collection provides crucial context for understanding Roswitha's significance as a playwright and poet in a male-dominated literary landscape. It begins with a Translator's Note, followed by a rich introduction that highlights her remarkable position as an early female author and her contributions to both literature and monastic life. The introduction also outlines the content of the six plays included, such as the stories of Gallicanus, Dulcitius, and the virgin martyrs, which illustrate the conflict between paganism and emerging Christianity, showcasing the moral strength and decision-making of women in the face of societal pressures. Overall, the beginning invites readers to appreciate Roswitha's pioneering role in medieval literature and the enduring power of her narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHrotsvitha, approximately 935-approximately 975 -- Translations into English
653			_aChristian drama, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English
700	1		_aGasquet, Francis Aidan, _d1846-1929
700	1		_aSt. John, Christopher _q(Christopher Marie), _d-1960
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59770
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