Laughing at a saint? Miracle and irony in the<i>Vita Gangulfi prima</i>
Steffen Patzold
This article examines the Vita Gangulfi prima , a text which was frequently copied and widely circulated in Middle Ages. It argues that can be understood as an ironic discourse on miracle stories hagiographical texts: central message of is meek penitential living leads to sanctity, not enjoyment about miracles. At same time, presents reader some extent with performance this idea. The who sees through Vita's intent encouraged laugh at saint thereby comes comprehend very sin for various characters are punished, while simultaneously depicts penitence way out sinfulness. critique made eccentric contribution also carried number other texts early tenth century.
Early Medieval Europe