Old French epic poems, or chansons de geste, are one of the most important traditions of the French Middle Ages. Consisting of ap???proximately 120 poems including the famous Song of Roland, these tremendously popular songs were based on French history but often embellished in fantastical ways and written to be performed by minstrels. With an overview of the principal epic cycles, close readings of six major poems, and a glossary of key terms, Catherine Jones makes the chansons de geste accessible to students and any reader ...
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Old French epic poems, or chansons de geste, are one of the most important traditions of the French Middle Ages. Consisting of ap???proximately 120 poems including the famous Song of Roland, these tremendously popular songs were based on French history but often embellished in fantastical ways and written to be performed by minstrels. With an overview of the principal epic cycles, close readings of six major poems, and a glossary of key terms, Catherine Jones makes the chansons de geste accessible to students and any reader interested in learning more about this lively genre. She also presents an essential survey of traditional scholarship, such as debates about sources and elements of style, and raises intriguing contemporary questions related to alteration, gender, and genre. With its many critical layers, this book is ideal for undergraduates and teachers alike.
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