Sulpicius Severus and the medieval <i>Vita Martini</i>
Juliet Hewish
This is an analysis of the dissemination continental manuscripts Vita Martini and other Martinian works by Sulpicius Severus. It examines previous work on tradition questions use Veronensis as archetype. The features traditionally used to distinguish different families manuscript stemma are evaluated their validity diagnostic symptoms queried. Evidence from Anglo-Saxon England, medieval Ireland, Iceland in both Latin vernacular assessed and, following collation manuscripts, compared representatives tradition. evidence then suggest new approaches material support theory that branches Sulpicius’ represent stages authorial composition.
Peritia