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LoC No.: 12025284
Title: The Troubadours
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Ted Garvin, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Troubadours" by H. J. Chaytor is a scholarly account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as an introduction to the poetry and culture of the troubadours, the lyric poets of medieval Southern France, exploring their influence on European literature and the societal context in which they flourished. Chaytor examines notable figures in troubadour poetry, their thematic concerns, and the intricate technical nature of their work, emphasizing the emotional and social complexities embedded within their verses. The opening of the book establishes the significance of troubadour poetry in shaping literary traditions across various countries, charting the historical, cultural, and linguistic landscape of the Provençal region. Chaytor introduces the concept of courtly love as a pivotal theme in troubadour literature, describing the social hierarchies and relationships from which it arose. He outlines the development of troubadour poetry from its origins to its peak, addressing the distinct forms and styles utilized by early troubadours like William IX and offering insights into the dynamics of patronage, social commentary, and the role of women in poetry. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the troubadours and their lasting impact on literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chaytor, H. J. (Henry John), 1871-1954
EBook No.: 12456
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 195
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval, in literature
Subject: Troubadours
Subject: Provençal poetry -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12025284
Title: The Troubadours
Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Ted Garvin, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Troubadours" by H. J. Chaytor is a scholarly account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as an introduction to the poetry and culture of the troubadours, the lyric poets of medieval Southern France, exploring their influence on European literature and the societal context in which they flourished. Chaytor examines notable figures in troubadour poetry, their thematic concerns, and the intricate technical nature of their work, emphasizing the emotional and social complexities embedded within their verses. The opening of the book establishes the significance of troubadour poetry in shaping literary traditions across various countries, charting the historical, cultural, and linguistic landscape of the Provençal region. Chaytor introduces the concept of courtly love as a pivotal theme in troubadour literature, describing the social hierarchies and relationships from which it arose. He outlines the development of troubadour poetry from its origins to its peak, addressing the distinct forms and styles utilized by early troubadours like William IX and offering insights into the dynamics of patronage, social commentary, and the role of women in poetry. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the troubadours and their lasting impact on literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chaytor, H. J. (Henry John), 1871-1954
EBook No.: 12456
Published: May 1, 2004
Downloads: 195
Language: English
Subject: Civilization, Medieval, in literature
Subject: Troubadours
Subject: Provençal poetry -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.