Masterpieces of medieval literature

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  • Auteur: Shutt, Timothy Baker
    Résumé:

    In this course, Kenyon College professor Dr. Timothy B. Shutt discusses the historical and cultural context of some of the greatest works of medieval literature.

    Contents:
    • Historical background
    • The Germanic north
    • The Icelandic family sagas
    • Njal's saga
    • Anglo-Saxon attitudes
    • Beowulf
    • The Celtic west: the Lais of Marie de France
    • To the sunny southlands : troubadour poetry, chivalry, knighthood, and the Chanson de geste
    • The matter of Arthur
    • Chr�etien de Troyes
    • Sir Gawain and the green knight
    • Religious literature
    • The later middle ages.
    Original Publisher: Prince Frederick, Md. , Recorded Books
    Language(s): English
    ISBN:

    9781449895990

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Abstract

In this course, Kenyon College professor Dr. Timothy B. Shutt discusses the historical and cultural context of some of the greatest works of medieval literature.

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Prince Frederick, Md.

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