The Latin Hymn-writers and Their Hymns is Samuel Willoughby Duffield’s study of the great tradition of Latin hymnody that flourished in the medieval church. It examines the poets and the hymns that shaped Christian worship for centuries, from early antiquity through the Middle Ages.
Duffield discusses the authors, the circumstances of composition, and the lasting influence of hymns such as the Dies Irae and Stabat Mater, tracing how they passed into later devotion and translation. Combining scholarship with appreciation, the book illuminates both the literary and the musical heritage of the Latin church. It remains a valuable guide for students of hymnology and church history.