Superbia dicit . . ., Humilitas respondet . . .: ein mnemonisches Gedicht zum "Libellus de conflictu vitiorum atque virtutum" des Ambrosius Autpertus
Peter Stotz
The ‹Libellus de conflictu vitiorum atque virtutum›, written by Ambrosius Autpertus († 784), consists of the contrasting juxtaposition vices and virtues which are introduced as interlocutors. This Carolingian treatise on basic ethical norms enjoyed a wide diffusion. At some point compendium 54 hexameters was composed in order to help memorize its teachings. short poem, is almost completely unknown today, circulated numerous manuscripts variety forms; it edited here from six along with notes.