Easily Readable Translations

These translations provide clear, modern renditions of medieval texts while maintaining scholarly accuracy. Designed for readers who require the textual content without the apparatus of the critical edition.

Translation Principles

  • Modern English syntax while preserving original meaning
  • Technical terms rendered consistently with critical edition
  • Cultural concepts explained in square brackets

These translations derive from the critical editions published on this site. For manuscript variants and textual analysis, consult the scholarly versions.

Benedict the Pole