| Author |
Guillaume, de Tudèle, active 1199-1214 |
| Author |
Anelier, Guilhem, active 13th century |
| Translator |
Audiau, Jean |
| LoC No. |
ac33003746
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| Title |
La chanson de la croisade contre les Albigeois
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| Original Publication |
France: E. de Boccard, 1924.
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| Series Title |
Poèmes et récits de la vieille France, V.
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| Note |
fr.wikipedia: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanson_de_la_croisade_albigeoise
en.wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Song_of_the_Albigensian_Crusade
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| Note |
The first part is by Guillaume de Tudèle; the second part (or continuation) has been ascribed to Guilhem Anelier of Toulouse, identified by some with Guilhem of Tudela.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"La Chanson de la croisade contre les Albigeois" by Guillaume and Anelier is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This text comprises a collection of poems and narratives centered on the catastrophic events of the Albigensian Crusade, which took place in the early 13th century as the Church sought to eliminate heresy in the south of France. It reveals the experiences and motivations of various figures involved, providing insight into the conflict between the Crusaders and the Albigensians. The opening of the work introduces the context of the Albigensian Crusade through two main poetic narratives: the first, by Guilhem de Tudela, chronicles events that transpired between 1207 and 1213, particularly focusing on the actions of the church and the Crusaders. The second part, authored by an anonymous troubadour, depicts the events surrounding the war starting from 1213. The text begins with the assassination of Pierre de Castelnau, leading to calls for a Crusade and detailing the subsequent bloody siege of Béziers, where countless lives were lost. As it unfolds, the narrative transitions into various other pivotal events, showcasing the civil unrest, battles, and the fervor of both sides, as well as their motivations and grievances amidst this tragic conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| LoC Class |
PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Epic poetry -- Adaptations
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| Subject |
Albigenses
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71204 |
| Release Date |
Jul 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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