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Often regarded as an important transitional figure, Venantius Fortunatus wrote poetry that is seen to bridge the late classical and earlier medieval periods. Written in Latin, his poems combined the influences of classical Latin poets with a medieval tone, giving him a special place in literary history. This work studies the poetry of Fortunatus.

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The Humblest Sparrow is a superbly illuminating study of one of the major Latin poets of late antiquity. Every chapter is marked by a thorough, accurate, and up to date knowledge of the historical and material setting of the Merovingian upper classes. As a deep treatment of Fortunatus' poetry, this book will surely appeal to readers with a serious interest in the Latin verse of late antiquity. - William Klingshirn, Catholic University of America

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      Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
      Publication Date: 5/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780472116836, 978-0472116836
      ISBN10: 0472116835
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      Literary studies: ancient, classical

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      Book Synopsis
      Often regarded as an important transitional figure, Venantius Fortunatus wrote poetry that is seen to bridge the late classical and earlier medieval periods. Written in Latin, his poems combined the influences of classical Latin poets with a medieval tone, giving him a special place in literary history. This work studies the poetry of Fortunatus.

      Trade Review
      The Humblest Sparrow is a superbly illuminating study of one of the major Latin poets of late antiquity. Every chapter is marked by a thorough, accurate, and up to date knowledge of the historical and material setting of the Merovingian upper classes. As a deep treatment of Fortunatus' poetry, this book will surely appeal to readers with a serious interest in the Latin verse of late antiquity. - William Klingshirn, Catholic University of America

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