The Troubadours of Dante (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the fascinating world of Provençal poetry, a vibrant literary tradition that flourished in Southern France from the 10th to the 13th centuries. It explores the profound impact this poetry had on neighboring countries, including northern France, Spain, and Italy, where its influence helped to spark a literary renaissance. The author examines the complex relationship between Provençal poetry and the rise of the troubadours, the aristocratic poet-musicians who crafted intricate lyrics celebrating love, war, and chivalry. The book also touches on the broader social and religious context of Provençal literature, exploring the rise of the Albigeois heresy and its potential influence on the themes and sentiments expressed in the poetry. The author examines how the troubadours' exploration of love and chivalry evolved over time, shifting from a focus on personal desire to a more abstract and idealized conception of love as a driving force for noble actions. Ultimately, the book offers a captivating exploration of the rich and multifaceted world of Provençal poetry, shedding light on its unique characteristics, its influence on later literatures, and its complex relationship to the social and historical forces that shaped its development. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Book Title: The Troubadours of Dante (Classic Reprint)

Topic: Language, Learning_Foreign_Languages

Genre: Classics

Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Intended Audience: Adults

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Inscribed: No

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Number of Pages: 280

Language: English

Publication Name: Troubadours of Dante : Being Selections from the Works of the Provencal Poets Quoted by Dante, with Introduction, Notes, Concise Grammar and Glossary (Classic Reprint)

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Subject: General

Publication Year: 2016

Item Height: 0.6 in

Item Weight: 13.5 Oz

Type: Language Course

Author: Henry John Chaytor

Subject Area: Foreign Language Study

Item Length: 9 in

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback