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Christian, Saracen and Genre in Medieval French Literature: Imagination and Cultural Interaction in the French Middle Ages (Studies in Medieval History & Culture)
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Product Description
This book explores the historical and imaginary representation of the Saracen, or Muslim, in French writings from 1100 to 1500. Literary relationships between Christians and Muslims are placed side-by-side with historical accounts of changing socio-political interactions. Beginning with the first epics, moving through troubadour poetry, romance epic and ending in romance.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2007513 in Books
- Published on: 2001-08-07
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 128 pages
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This book explores the historical and imaginary representation of the Saracen, or Muslim, in French writings from 1100 to 1500. Literary relationships between Christians and Muslims are placed side-by-side with historical accounts of changing socio-political interactions. Beginning with the first epics, moving through troubadour poetry, romance epic and ending in romance.
