Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a collection of Latin poems that are usually attributed to Walter Mapes, a 12th-century scholar at the court of King Henry II. The poems cover a wide range of topics, from love and philosophy to political satire. Thomas Wright's edition provides an accompaniment to the poems that gives valuable insights into the historical and literary context of the time. An essential read for lovers of medieval culture and literature.
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