Courtly Love Songs Of Medieval France

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This book is the first full-length study of the courtly love songs of the trouvère to address the central musical problems of the repertoire as a whole, embracing source studies, interpretation, historiography, and analysis. The argument of the book revolves around three axes, each of which is essential to the appreciation of the others: problems concerning the extant manuscript tradition; the crucial role of orality; and stylistic changes and plurality in the reperotire. For the first time, a full overview of the sources and notation is undertaken. This reveals the idiosyncrasies of individual manuscripts but, more importantly, it identifies two basic phases in the manuscript tradition. The study of melodic variants reveals the performance art that lies at the heart of the courtly grand chant; processes and techniques of variation are examined, bringing us to a closer understanding of the tenets of the melodic art of the early trouvères. A close study of select trouvères from the different generation reveals stylstic change and plurality, particularly in the melodic art which in some respects was less prescribed than the poetic texts. Consequently the courtly songs of the trouvères truly come alive in this book.

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Genre : Music
Author : Mary O'Neill
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Release : 2006-01-12
File : Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780191513251


The Chansons Of The Troubadours And Trouv Res

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Genre : Music
Author : Hendrik Van der Werf
Publisher : Utrecht : A. Oosthoek's Uitgeversmaatschappij
Release : 1972
File : 178 Pages
ISBN-13 : NYPL:33433031433398


Alone Of All Her Sex

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This unique study of the cult of the Virgin Mary offers a way of thinking about the interrelations of Catholicism and ideas of ideal femininity over the longue duree."

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Genre : Literary Criticism
Author : Marina Warner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Release : 2016
File : 509 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780198718789


Rethinking Chivalry And Courtly Love

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This book offers an overview of the origins, growth, and influence of chivalry and courtly love, casting new light on the importance of these medieval ideals for understanding world history and culture to the present day. Rethinking Chivalry and Courtly Love shows that these two interlinked medieval era concepts are best understood in light of each other. It is the first book to explore the multicultural origins of chivalry and courtly love in tandem, tracing their sources back to the ancient world, then follow their development—separately and together—through medieval life and literature. In addition to examining the history of chivalry and courtly love, this remarkable volume looks at their enduring legacy—not just in popular media but in molding our present-day concepts of human rights, professional ethics, military conduct, and gender relations. Readers will see how understanding the tenets of the chivalrous life helps us understand our own world today.

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Genre : History
Author : Jennifer G. Wollock
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release : 2011-04-07
File : 352 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780313038501


Love

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3,000 years of ideas about the nature of love in Western culture are brought together in this concise history. By blending the works of many scholars and examining the significant lives, works, and movements associated with love, Love: A Brief History Through Western Christianity traces the evolution and impact of this timeless topic. Takes the reader on a lightning but enlightening journey through 3,000 years of the idea of love Examines the influential movements, people, and work that have helped shape our notion of love in Western culture, written by a key figure in religious history Tackles the historical and religious concept in Western society, and our efforts to apply ideas of love to social concerns Explores diverse periods and examples – from the theological and philosophical texts of figures such as Augustine, Luther, and Feuerbach to intellectual movements like Romanticism and tragic historic figures such as Abelard and Heloise Contributes valuable insights into one of history’s most inexhaustible and timeless topics, spanning biblical views of love including monasticism and pietism, romantic notions of love, through to today’s liberal religion and concept of love as self-fulfillment.

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Genre : Religion
Author : Carter Lindberg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Release : 2008-04-30
File : 208 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780470695777


The Cambridge Companion To Medieval French Literature

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Medieval French literature encompasses 450 years of literary output in Old and Middle French, mostly produced in Northern France and England. These texts, including courtly lyrics, prose and verse romances, dits amoureux and plays, proved hugely influential for other European literary traditions in the medieval period and beyond. This Companion offers a wide-ranging and stimulating guide to literature composed in medieval French from its beginnings in the ninth century until the Renaissance. The essays are grounded in detailed analysis of canonical texts and authors such as the Chanson de Roland, the Roman de la Rose, Villon's Testament, Chrétien de Troyes, Machaut, Christine de Pisan and the Tristan romances. Featuring a chronology and suggestions for further reading, this is the ideal companion for students and scholars in other fields wishing to discover the riches of the French medieval tradition.

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Genre : Literary Criticism
Author : Simon Gaunt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Release : 2008-04-10
File : Pages
ISBN-13 : 1139827871


Who S Who In Australia

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Genre : Australia
Author :
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Release : 2007
File : 2242 Pages
ISBN-13 : STANFORD:36105025918116


Who S Who In Australia 2009

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A biographic reference to notable people in Australia. Entrants are drawn from all areas of Australian life, including the arts, politics, education, medicine, defence, business, diplomatic service, and recipients of honours and awards.

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Genre : Australia
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Release : 2007
File : 2300 Pages
ISBN-13 : STANFORD:36105132409405


The Everyman Encyclop Dia

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Genre : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Author : Andrew Boyle
Publisher :
Release :
File : Pages
ISBN-13 : PRNC:32101064234204


Cadence

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Genre : Blues (Music)
Author : Bob Rusch
Publisher :
Release : 1996
File : 796 Pages
ISBN-13 : UCAL:B4284861