Greek collations, written perhaps in the 14th cent. in several hands
File
MS. D'Orville 71
Comprises:
- (fol. 1) The "'Εργα καί 'Hμέραι of Hesiod, with scholia, preceded by a long introduction
- (fol. 61v) 'Πινδάρου'ολνμπιόνικαι, with a preface and scholia. On fol. 119v-120 are some notes on Greek metre
- (fol. 121) The Idylls of Theocritus i-viii and x, with scholia, but Id. iv occurs twice (fols. 129v, 135r).
At fol. 144 follow two poems written in the shapes of an altar and an axe (begg. 'Ολύς οΰ με λιβρός ίρών', Αυδροθέα δώρον', the latter ascribed to Simmias), with scholia.
Dates
- Creation: written perhaps in the 14th cent. in several hands
Extent
157 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Shelfmark
MS. D'Orville 71
Former reference:
Auct. X. 1. 3. 12
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. IV, no 16949
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. D'Orville.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
9 × 5 7/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk