Early Lives of Charlemagne by Eginhard and the Monk of St Gall edited by Prof. A. J. Grant (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Medieval Portraits of Kingship, Empire, and LegendBy Einhard, Balbulus Notker
Length5h 25m
About this audiobook
Early Lives of Charlemagne brings together two foundational medieval portraits of the Carolingian ruler: the measured, classically inflected biography traditionally known as Eginhard's Life, and the more anecdotal, monastic narrative of the Monk of St Gall. Read together, these works reveal the range of early medieval historical writing, from imperial commemoration and political biography to moral exemplum, legend, and courtly memory. The contributors stand at different points within the Carolingian and post-Carolingian world: Eginhard writes with the authority of proximity to Charlemagne's court, while Notker Balbulus preserves a later monastic imagination shaped by oral tradition, ecclesiastical learning, and imperial nostalgia. Under Prof. A. J. Grant's editorial guidance, the volume situates these voices within the broader Latin historiographical tradition, illuminating how medieval authors fashioned kingship, sanctity, learning, and empire. This collection is recommended to readers seeking a compact yet richly suggestive entry into medieval biography and the making of Charlemagne's legend. Its paired narratives offer a rare opportunity to compare style, purpose, and historical memory within a single volume. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find in it both an educational resource and a lively dialogue between fact, interpretation, and enduring imperial myth.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
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GenreBiography and Memoir, Literary Classics
Length5 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 29, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Early Lives of Charlemagne by Eginhard and the Monk of St Gall edited by Prof. A. J. Grant (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Early Lives of Charlemagne by Eginhard and the Monk of St Gall edited by Prof. A. J. Grant
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6INTRODUCTION
7THE LIFE OF CHARLEMAGNE BY EGINHARD
8THE LIFE OF CHARLEMAGNE BY THE MONK OF ST GALL
9Footnote
10Analysis
11Reflection
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