| Author |
Chaytor, H. J. (Henry John), 1871-1954 |
| LoC No. |
12025284
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| Title |
The Troubadours
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Civilization, Medieval, in literature
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| Subject |
Troubadours
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| Subject |
Provençal poetry -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12456 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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