English version of 'Thebaid', Late 19th or early 20th century
Scope and Contents
This is an English translation of the Latin poem 'Thebaid', written by the Latin poet, Statius. There is no title, bt previous historical records indicate that this may have been the text used by Mackinnon, who had the work published in 'Celtic Review'. This is likely to be an English translation of the Gaelic manuscript 72.1.8,ff.1-28, although the poem survives and translations of it survive in other manuscripts.
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th or early 20th century
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
This pages are in excellent condition, although there is some discolouring to some of the pages. There is no binding, therefore the pages are held together by modern string. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is relatively clear to understand, but there are amendments, annotations, and corrections, which may require some concentration to decipher.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 file
Previous reference
Mackinnon C.5
Physical Description
This pages are in excellent condition, although there is some discolouring to some of the pages. There is no binding, therefore the pages are held together by modern string. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is relatively clear to understand, but there are amendments, annotations, and corrections, which may require some concentration to decipher.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: None; held together by modern string
Dimensions
20.4 cm x 25.8 cm
Subject
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
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