Medieval Song

An Anthology of Hymns and Lyrics

James J. Wilhelm

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Routledge
08 May 2025

Music; Medieval & Renaissance music (c 1000 to c 1600); European history; Medieval history; History: specific events & topics

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Medieval Culture, Society, & Religion

Originally published in 1972, Medieval Song assembles the whole tradition of early European poetry, from the writings of the late Roman Empire to the time of the Hundred Years War. It covers a vast range of languages and cultures, beginning with the Latin of pagan song and Christian hymn and ending with the Middle English ballads of the time of Chaucer. The selection stresses the interdependence of the sacred and the profane. The sequence of the translations shows how the dawn songs or albas of France, Germany and Italy are clearly related to the sacred songs in Latin. Professor Wilhelm’s translations reflect a variety of voices, from the earthy lyrics of Duke William IX of Aquitaine – the first known ‘modern’ poet – to the graceful, sophisticated poems of Charles d’Orléans. The book shows that the literature of the Middle Ages had its origins in the tradition of Latin composition, and developed in radically different ways in the various European communities. The book collects 230 poems.

Edited by: James J. Wilhelm
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 930g
ISBN: 9781041021629
ISBN 10: 1041021623
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Medieval Culture, Society, & Religion
Pages: 414
Publication Date: 08 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

James J. Wilhelm (1932-2012) was Professor of Comparative Literature at Rutgers University.

Reviews for Medieval Song: An Anthology of Hymns and Lyrics

Original Review of Medieval Song: ‘…the compilation serves usefully those who seek a broad introduction to medieval lyric poetry.’ P. G. Walsh, The Classical Review, 25 (1), (1975).