The Compendium Diez. B. Sant. 66 (Grammatici latini et catalogus librorum) is a miscellany manuscript that likely traces its origins to the esteemed Palace Library of Charlemagne. It is not merely a grammatical manual but also a treasure trove of Carolingian insights, featuring a commentary on Servius' metrics, as well as a collection of poems by court luminaries such as Angilbert, Charlemagne himself, Paulus Diaconus, and Fiducia, among others. This compendium stands as a testament to the era, curated by the diligent students of the Court School. It serves as a window into the pedagogical practices of the time, revealing the rigorous academic culture that shaped the unique literary styles of its scholars.
The passion of Charles I for education shines through in the candid verses of Fiducia's poem, wherein the poet confesses to having been chastised by the Emperor for his errors. Such anecdotes underscore the high standards of learning during that period. The rich array of grammatical texts preserved within this codex not only demonstrates the meticulous scholarship of the time but also reflects the unparalleled drive and ambition that characterized the intellectual spirit of the early Carolingian epoch.
We have 1 facsimile edition of the manuscript "Compendium Diez. B. Sant. 66 (Grammatici latini et catalogus librorum)": Sammelhandschrift Diez. B. Sant. 66 facsimile edition, published by Akademische Druck- u. Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA), 1973
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