Project Gutenberg 2015-09-20 Public domain in the USA. 271 Boswell, Charles Stuart 1862 Boswell, C. S. (Charles Stuart) 09002032 An Irish precursor of Dante : $b a study on the Vision of Heaven and Hell ascribed to the eighth-century Irish saint Adamnán, with translation of the Irish text Grimm library, no. 18 "Translation of the Fis Adamnáin" [from the Lebor no h'Udri]: p. 28-47. Bethanne M. Simms and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "An Irish Precursor of Dante" by C. S. Boswell is a scholarly study likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the "Vision of Heaven and Hell" attributed to the eighth-century Irish saint Adamnán, providing an analysis alongside a translation of the original Irish text. The book delves into the connections between Adamnán’s vision and Dante’s "Commedia," highlighting the tradition of otherworldly visions in medieval literature, particularly within the Irish context. The opening portion introduces the significance of the Vision genre in both Irish and broader European literature, indicating how these themes evolved over time. It discusses the literary, historical, and religious backdrop of Adamnán's life, emphasizing his contributions to the church and the cultural milieu of Ireland. The text sets the stage for a detailed examination of Adamnán's vision journey, which describes his soul's experiences in the afterlife, revealing profound insights into the nature of heaven, hell, and the moral teachings derived from such visions. Throughout this opening, Boswell establishes a foundation for understanding how this Irish narrative played an essential role in shaping later works like Dante’s, noting the intertwining of myth, theology, and the cultural imperatives of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Civilization, Celtic, in literature Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321 -- Criticism and interpretation Fís Adamnáin Christian literature, Irish -- History and criticism Heaven -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 Hell -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 Christian saints -- Ireland Heaven in literature Hell in literature PB Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: Religion/Spirituality 709658 2025-09-20T06:08:34.371498 text/html 666451 2024-10-22T23:09:53 text/html 319602 2025-09-20T06:08:44.437447 application/epub+zip 329641 2025-09-20T06:08:36.164499 application/epub+zip 292557 2025-09-20T06:08:35.244490 application/epub+zip 548005 2025-09-20T06:08:50.288453 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 476916 2025-09-20T06:08:43.554440 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 443416 2022-09-22T15:45:44.370197 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532039 2025-09-20T06:08:32.872470 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 512102 2024-10-22T23:09:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18817 2025-09-20T06:08:50.434400 application/rdf+xml 12938 2025-09-20T06:08:35.422451 image/jpeg 2221 2025-09-20T06:08:35.335470 image/jpeg 292606 2025-09-20T06:08:34.463489 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog