Publisher's Synopsis
The Irish Element in Mediaeval Culture is a book written by Heinrich Zimmer, a German scholar and Indologist. The book explores the influence of Irish culture on the development of medieval European literature and art. Zimmer examines the influence of Irish myths, legends, and folklore on the works of medieval writers such as Chaucer, Dante, and Shakespeare. He also discusses the impact of Irish monks and scholars on the development of medieval scholarship and the spread of Christianity throughout Europe. The book is a comprehensive study of the Irish contribution to medieval culture and is an important work for anyone interested in the history of European literature and art.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.