The Abbey of St. Gall as a Centre of Literature and Art

Originally published in 1926, this book analyses the role of the Abbey of St Gall in the development of German arts in the Middle Ages.

J. M. Clark (Author)

9781107626072, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 December 2013

340 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.5 kg

Originally published in 1926, this book analyses the role of the Abbey of St Gall in the development of German arts in the Middle Ages. Clark examines the various influences on the abbey from other European traditions and the importance of its manuscript collection for medieval learning. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in medieval Europe and the role of the Church in the transmission of learning.

1. Historical introduction
2. The Irish influence
3. The Anglo-Saxon influence
4. The plan of the Abbey
5. The school of St Gall
6. Art
7. Music
8. The drama
9. Literature, excluding the drama
10. St Gall in romance
11. The Abbey library and its manuscripts
12. General estimate
Appendix A. The nationality of Tuotilo
Appendix B. A list of the insular manuscripts in the St Gall Abbey library
Appendix C. St Gall manuscripts in other libraries
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]