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.