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M. H. Vida's Lehrgedicht Ãœber das Schachspiel..
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ChessPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781024755060
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: German
M. H. Vida's Lehrgedicht Ãœber das Schachspiel is a German translation of Marco Girolamo Vida's renowned Latin poem on the game of chess. Originally published in the 16th century, Vida's poem elevated chess to the level of high art, employing the epic form to describe the rules, strategies, and allegorical significance of the game.
This edition, published in 1826, presents Vida's work to a German-speaking audience, making it accessible to a broader readership. The didactic poem not only serves as an instruction manual for chess but also explores themes of strategy, warfare, and the human condition through the metaphor of the chessboard. Vida's poem remains a significant work in the history of both chess and literature, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the game and its capacity to inspire artistic expression.
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