Le glosse della «mano tremula» di Worcester alla traduzione anglosassone dei «Dialogi» di Gregorio Magno

The Tremulous Hand glosses on the Old English translation of Gregory's Dialogues found in the London manuscript Cotton Otho Ci/2 represent a fascinating study area. The glossator's initial attempt to upgrade the Old English language to Middle English was soon abandoned in favour of Latin as the only language for interpretation. Among other things, the use of Latin facilitated a direct comparison with Gregory's Latin model, allowing for verification of translation accuracy. This shift in approach reflects a profound cultural continuity, with the Latin glosses serving as a means of clarification and a tribute to the prestige of the Anglo-Saxon language in the new Anglo-Norman world.