Publisher's Synopsis
Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences is a book written by John M. Neale and published in 1863. It is a collection of hymns and sequences from the medieval period, translated by Neale from Latin and other languages. The book includes a preface by Neale discussing the history and importance of hymns in the Christian church, as well as an introduction to each hymn and sequence. The contents of the book are organized by liturgical season and include hymns for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and other occasions. The translations are faithful to the original texts and capture the beauty and richness of medieval hymnody. Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences is a valuable resource for scholars, musicians, and anyone interested in the history of Christian worship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
