Ancient Hymns And Poems: Chiefly From The Latin (1868)

Ancient Hymns and Poems: Chiefly from the Latin is a book published in 1868 by Thomas George Crippen. The book is a collection of hymns and poems from ancient times, primarily from the Latin language. The pieces included in the book date back to the medieval and early modern periods, with some dating as far back as the 4th century. The book is divided into sections based on the themes of the poems, such as hymns to the Virgin Mary, hymns for the liturgical year, and hymns for special occasions. The collection includes works from well-known poets and hymn writers such as St. Ambrose, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Venantius Fortunatus. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval and early modern literature, as well as those interested in the history of hymnody and religious poetry.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.