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100 1 _aChaytor, H. J.
_q(Henry John),
_d1871-1954
245 1 4 _aThe Troubadours
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCivilization, Medieval, in literature
653 _aTroubadours
653 _aProvençal poetry -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12456
999 _c53874
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