{"title":". Hrotsvit of Gandersheim","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to \u003cem\u003eHrotsvit of Gandersheim\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable literary figure from the 10th century. Known as one of the first female playwrights in recorded history, Hrotsvit of Gandersheim was a canoness at the Gandersheim Abbey in Saxony, Germany. Her works are an extraordinary blend of spirituality and classical drama, offering a unique insight into medieval thought and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection features \u003cem\u003eThe Works of Hrotsvit of Gandersheim\u003c\/em\u003e, encompassing her most celebrated plays and poems. These texts not only showcase her bold attempt to create Christian alternatives to the classical works but also highlight her pioneering role in advocating for women's voice in literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore how Hrotsvit adeptly reimagined themes of love, morality, and heroism while weaving in her deep theological insights. Perfect for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, these works serve as an important cultural bridge connecting the ancient world with the medieval Christian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Hrotsvit's world and discover how her writings bring antiquity and the Middle Ages to life, celebrating the enduring power of storytelling across history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-works-of-hrotsvit-of-gandersheim-by-hrotsvit-of-gandersheim-9780674290891","title":"The Works of Hrotsvit of Gandersheim","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe complete works of the first known woman playwright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHrotsvit, a canoness at the convent of Gandersheim in Saxony during the tenth century, is the first Latin dramatist since late antiquity whose work survives. While her plays are still frequently performed, her other works are not readily available in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA desire to provide a morally superior, elegant alternative to Terence motivated Hrotsvit—instead of lascivious women, chaste virgins; instead of misbehaving young men defying their fathers, well-behaved young women obeying their mothers and defying male superiors; instead of erotic love, the love of Christ. Her plays are preeminently women's plays: written for an audience of women and principally about women. Her female characters have extensive speaking parts; they are active, assertive, and self-directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the plays, Hrotsvit composed poems centred on saints and holy persons such as the Virgin Mary, Saint Denis, and the early Christian martyr Agnes. She also wrote epics on Otto the Great and on the founding of Gandersheim Abbey. Her poems for Theophilus and for Saint Basil both present versions of the Faustus legend. \u003cem\u003eThe Works of Hrotsvit of Gandersheim\u003c\/em\u003e includes all of these texts, plus her introductory letters and several shorter poems, in this first complete translation of Hrotsvit into English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031907221740,"sku":"9780674290891","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/41bf95e7d787aabf586eac5041cc5b25.jpg?v=1764154018"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/hrotsvit-of-gandersheim.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}