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100 1 _aMacClintock, William Darnall,
_d1858-1936
245 1 0 _aSong and Legend from the Middle Ages
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1999
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aChautauqua reading circle literature
500 _aRelease date is 1999-09-01
505 0 _aFrench literature -- Spanish literature -- Scandinavian literature -- German literature -- Italian literature.
508 _aEtext scanned by Dianne Bean of Phoenix, Arizona
520 _a"Song and Legend from the Middle Ages" by William D. MacClintock and Porter Lander McClintock is a collection of selected excerpts that showcases the rich tapestry of European Continental literature from the eleventh to the thirteenth centuries, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide readers with an accessible introduction to the themes, forms, and spirit of medieval literature, highlighting how various national literatures shared commonalities while expressing unique cultural characteristics. The opening portion of the text serves to outline the intent of the book, beginning with a preface that clarifies the challenges posed by language barriers for English readers regarding medieval European literature. The editors emphasize the need for a curated selection of works that encapsulate the essence of this period, focusing on key genres such as epic poetry, romances, and lyrical works. They explain how the medieval literary landscape was influenced by socio-political factors, religious traditions, and communal narratives that defined the zeitgeist of the era. Additionally, the first chapter introduces French literature, detailing its distinctions and categorizing various forms including national epics and romances, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of medieval literary achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature, Medieval -- Translations into English
653 _aLiterature, Medieval -- History and criticism
700 1 _aMacClintock, Porter Lander,
_d1873-1939
830 0 _aChautauqua reading circle literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1893
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