What is bernard of cluny?

Bernard of Cluny was a medieval monk and poet who lived in the 12th century. He is known for his epic poem "De contemptu mundi" (Concerning the Contempt of the World), which is a critique of the moral decline and corruption of the church and society during his time.

Bernard was born in the early 12th century and joined the Benedictine Order at the Cluny Abbey in France. He became known for his piety and scholarship and was appointed as prior of the abbey in 1156.

"De contemptu mundi" is his most famous work and is a 3,000-line poem written in Latin. It is divided into three parts and describes the transitory nature of worldly pleasures and the need for the faithful to focus on spiritual matters.

Bernard also wrote several other works, including hymns and poems, but only a few have survived to this day.

He died at the Cluny Abbey in the late 12th century, and his writings continue to be studied and admired by scholars today for their theological and literary value.