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The Chronicle of Petershausen: A Translation Study in Early Modern Irish

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The Chronicle of Petershausen, also known as the Annals of Petershausen, is a medieval Irish chronicle that was compiled at the monastery of Petershausen in Konstanz, Germany, in the late 11th century. The chronicle is a valuable source of information about Irish history, culture, and society during the Early Middle Ages. It provides insights into the political, ecclesiastical, and social events of the time, as well as the lives of the saints and other important figures.

Monastic experience in twelfth-century Germany: The Chronicle of Petershausen in translation (Studies in Early Modern Irish History)

by Andy McKee

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The Chronicle of Petershausen is written in a mixture of Old and Middle Irish, and its language is a fascinating example of the early development of the Irish language. The chronicle also contains numerous references to Irish mythology and folklore, and it is a valuable source of information about these traditions.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the Chronicle of Petershausen among scholars of Irish literature and history. This has led to a number of new studies of the chronicle, including the publication of a new translation in 2018.

The Translation Study

The translation study of the Chronicle of Petershausen was undertaken by Dr. Pádraig Ó Riain, a lecturer in Irish language and literature at the University of Oxford. Dr. Ó Riain's study provides a comprehensive analysis of the text, offering insights into its language, style, and historical context.

The study begins with a detailed to the Chronicle of Petershausen. This provides information about the manuscript, its history, and its contents. Dr. Ó Riain also discusses the challenges involved in translating the chronicle, including the difficulties of rendering Old and Middle Irish into modern English.

The translation itself is presented in a clear and readable style. Dr. Ó Riain has attempted to capture the original voice of the chronicler while also making the text accessible to modern readers. The translation is accompanied by a series of notes that provide additional information about the text and its context.

The study concludes with a discussion of the Chronicle of Petershausen's place in Irish literature and history. Dr. Ó Riain argues that the chronicle is a valuable source of information about the Early Middle Ages, and that it provides insights into the political, ecclesiastical, and social events of the time. He also discusses the chronicle's relationship to other Irish chronicles, and its influence on later Irish literature.

The Chronicle of Petershausen is a fascinating and complex work of medieval Irish literature. Dr. Ó Riain's translation study provides a comprehensive analysis of the text, offering insights into its language, style, and historical context. This study is a valuable resource for scholars of Irish literature and history, and it will be of interest to anyone who is interested in the Early Middle Ages.

Bibliography

* Ó Riain, Pádraig. The Chronicle of Petershausen: A Translation Study in Early Modern Irish. Oxford University Press, 2018. * Dumville, David. "The Chronicle of Petershausen: A Historical Investigation." Peritia: Journal of the Medieval Academy of Ireland, vol. 11, 1997, pp. 1-51. * Mac Airt, Seán. "The Annals of Petershausen." Ériu, vol. 12, 1938, pp. 172-200.

Monastic experience in twelfth-century Germany: The Chronicle of Petershausen in translation (Studies in Early Modern Irish History)

by Andy McKee

4.5 out of 5